What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay is to train and bus which costs $16 - $26 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Nelson Bay is 232 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.

How do I travel from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $16 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay bus from?

Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1400+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
4h 34m
$16–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 37Cn
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
5h 45m
$19–27
Drive 205.9 km
1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Nelson Baycar 205.9 km
2h 27m
$38–55

Sydney CBD to Nelson Bay by train and bus

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.1 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Donald St Before Stockton St via Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 5h 45m.

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