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

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra 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 Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane CBR - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    3h 41m
    $216–410

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Government Rd Before Church Stbus bus 130 / ...
    8h 36m
    $43–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    7h 57m
    $65–113

  4. Drive 467.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Nelson Baycar car 467.1 km
    5h 15m
    $84–121

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CBR - 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
    $235–487

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    8h 54m
    $87–160

Canberra to Nelson Bay by bus and train

Calendar183Weekly Services
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Canberra to Donald St Before Stockton St via Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 8h 54m.

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