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How to get fromTownsville to Nelson Bayby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Nelson Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane TSV - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    5h 39m
    $284–562

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    7h 26m
    $179–452

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    34h 8m
    $210–5,147

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    37h 51m
    $290–471

  5. Drive 1,979.6 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Nelson Baycar car 1,979.6 km
    22h 47m
    $355–513

  6. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    43h 51m
    $347–698

Townsville to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration34h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,630.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Townsville to Donald St Before Stockton St via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 37h 51m.

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