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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus
    4h 18m
    $111–423

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    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 / ...
    15h 29m
    $81–262

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    15h 45m
    $109–303

  4. Drive 1,041.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Nelson Baycar car 1,041.5 km
    11h 14m
    $186–269

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - 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 36m
    $160–470

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 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 / ...
    16h 45m
    $95–271

Melbourne to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration15h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Donald St Before Stockton St via Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 16h 45m.

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