What is the cheapest way to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Watsons Bay and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Military Rd Opp Robertson Park and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Watsons Bay and Nelson Bay is 241 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $23 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay bus from?

Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where does the Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Can I drive from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1397+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry F9
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
5h 1m
$24–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
7h 44m
$24–34
Drive 215.8 km
1. Drive from Watsons Bay to Nelson Baycar 215.8 km
2h 39m
$39–57

Watsons Bay to Nelson Bay by ferry, train, and bus

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Distance: 240.5 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Military Rd Opp Robertson Park to Donald St Before Stockton St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 7h 44m.

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