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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson Bay is to bus which costs $120 - $310 and takes 28h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson Bay is to fly and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Albury, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Adelaide and Nelson Bay is 1299 km. The road distance is 1535.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Nelson Bay without a car is to train and bus via Melbourne which takes 27h 14m and costs $220 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Adelaide to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

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

Adelaide to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where does the Adelaide to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Adelaide to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Nelson Bay?

Nelson Bay is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 4:42 PM in Adelaide and 5:12 PM in Nelson Bay.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Nelson Bay is 1536 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Adelaide to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Adelaide to Nelson Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Newcastle Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)ADL - NTL
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton St
4h 41m
$198–560
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
2. Take the bus from Albury to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastle
4. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
28h 40m
$129–310
Train, bus via Melbourne
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
27h 14m
$222–643
Drive 1,535.9 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Nelson Bay1,535.9 km
16h 52m
$291–421
Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)ADL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
8h 3m
$167–447
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Station
2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
44h 48m
$413–5,859

Adelaide to Nelson Bay by train and bus

2Weekly Services

27h 14mAverage Duration

$222Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,299.1 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Donald St Before Stockton St via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 28h 40m.

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