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

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

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BHX - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    32h 17m
    $1,065–3,068

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BRS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    2d 3h
    $817–4,706

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane LHR - NTL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    38h 48m
    $1,142–4,092

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

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CWL - 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
    35h 3m
    $944–3,658

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHX - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    33h 5m
    $944–2,805

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LHR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    31h 11m
    $821–3,029

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane LHR - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Hexhambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    37h 31m
    $1,187–3,764

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane LHR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    36h 5m
    $985–3,167

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration31h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$973Cheapest 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 Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 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.

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