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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)planeMEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus
    4h 19m
    $131–483

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationtrainCcn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus130 / ...
    15h 39m
    $81–262

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangetrainCcn
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus130 / ...
    15h 53m
    $109–299

  4. Drive 1,041.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Nelson Baycar1,041.5 km
    11h 8m
    $198–285

  5. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeMEL - 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
    7h 46m
    $160–450

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus
    3. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus130 / ...
    16h 45m

Melbourne to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration15h 39mAverage 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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