There are 3 ways to get from Mosman to Nelson Bay by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train, bus
best- Take the ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F2
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
5h 10m$24–46Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Newcastlebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
6h 10m$42–62Drive 204.1 km
- Drive from Mosman to Nelson Baycar 204.1 km
2h 26m$43–62
Mosman to Nelson Bay by ferry, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mosman to Nelson Bay is to ferry and train and bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Mosman to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mosman to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Military Rd Before Cabramatta Rd and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Chatswood, Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Mosman and Nelson Bay is 236 km. The road distance is 204.1 km.
The best way to get from Mosman to Nelson Bay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Mosman to Nelson Bay, including transfers.
Mosman to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.
Mosman to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mosman to Nelson Bay is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Mosman to Nelson Bay.
There are 1405+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.
What companies run services between Mosman, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Military Rd Before Cabramatta Rd to Donald St Before Stockton St via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood, Newcastle, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- +61 0(2) 4982 2940
- info@pscoaches.com.au
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
Bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Port Stephens Coaches
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
Ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
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