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How to get fromCardiff to Nelson Bayby train, plane, bus or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Nelson Bay by train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeLHR - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    36h 57m
    $1,016–1,780

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBRS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    34h 54m
    $777–2,658

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeCWL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    34h 4m
    $1,042–3,152

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBHX - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    30h 58m
    $948–2,040

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLHR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    30h 42m
    $795–2,017

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLGW - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    5. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    31h 43m
    $852–1,877

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeLHR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    5. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    37h 44m
    $1,179–3,094

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)planeLHR - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Bulahdelahbus
    4. Take the taxi from Booner St At Tuloa Av to Nelson Baytaxi
    36h 2m
    $1,660–4,395

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration35h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Nelson Bay. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL), walk to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St. Alternatively, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to Hamilton Station, walk to Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St, then take the bus to Donald St Before Stockton St.

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