How to get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay by bus?

By bus

To get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW), take the 11 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Hunter St before Tudor St station. Next, take the 130 bus from Hunter St before Tudor St station to Donald St before Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1111
Bus - 130130
Walk to Nelson Bay
Leaves from Customs House, Watt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs House, Watt St
    ID 230018
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Charlestown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hunter St before Tudor St
    ID 230211
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donald St before Stockton St
    ID 231568
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nelson Bay
    Walk to
    Nelson Bay
    Donald Street
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 13 and 130

To get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW), take the 13 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Hunter St before Tudor St station. Next, take the 130 bus from Hunter St before Tudor St station to Donald St before Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 130130
Walk to Nelson Bay
Leaves from Customs House, Watt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs House, Watt St
    ID 230018
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Glendale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hunter St before Tudor St
    ID 230211
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donald St before Stockton St
    ID 231568
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nelson Bay
    Walk to
    Nelson Bay
    Donald Street
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle to Nelson Bay

The distance between Newcastle, Nelson Bay (NSW) and Nelson Bay, Nelson Bay (NSW) is approximately 73.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle to Nelson Bay by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nelson Bay (NSW) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Newcastle

Newcastle is located at Newcastle, Nelson Bay (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Customs House Stand 2.

Bus stations close to Newcastle:

  • Customs House Watt St
  • Watt St Opp Customs House

Public transport stations close to Nelson Bay, Nelson Bay (NSW)

Nelson Bay is located at Donald Street, Nelson Bay (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Donald St at Stockton St.

Bus stations close to Nelson Bay:

  • Donald St at Stockton St
  • Donald St before Stockton St
  • Magnus St opp Donald St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 13 and 130

To get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW), take the 13 bus from Customs House, Watt St station to Hunter St before Tudor St station. Next, take the 130 bus from Hunter St before Tudor St station to Donald St before Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 130130
Walk to Nelson Bay
Leaves from Customs House, Watt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Customs House, Watt St
    ID 230018
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Glendale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hunter St before Tudor St
    ID 230211
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donald St before Stockton St
    ID 231568
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nelson Bay
    Walk to
    Nelson Bay
    Donald Street
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 130.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newcastle to Nelson Bay?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 130.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Nelson Bay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newcastle to Nelson Bay?

    The 11 bus line goes from Customs House, Watt St station near Newcastle in Sydney to Charlestown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Charlestown station near Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW).

  • How long does it take to travel from Newcastle to Nelson Bay by bus?

    The total travel time between Newcastle in Sydney and Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW) by bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newcastle to get to Nelson Bay?

    Get on the 11 bus from the Customs House, Watt St stop near Newcastle in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newcastle and Nelson Bay?

    Get off the bus at the Charlestown stop, which is closest to Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW).

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