How to get from Sydney to Nelson Bay by bus and train?

From Sydney to Nelson Bay by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 428 bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B station to Pitt St opp Barlow St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CCN train and finally take the 130 bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A station to Donald St before Stockton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 54 min.

294min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 428428
Train - CCN
Bus - 130130
Walk to Nelson Bay
Leaves from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B
    ID 2000312
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 428428
    Wait for bus
    428
    Canterbury Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pitt St opp Barlow St
    ID 200083
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle Interchange Station
    ID 229310
    164 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newcastle Interchange, Stand A
    ID 230233
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Fingal Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Donald St before Stockton St
    ID 231568
    95 min
  • 10
    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 Sydney to Nelson Bay

The distance between Sydney, Nelson Bay (NSW) and Nelson Bay, Nelson Bay (NSW) is approximately 237.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 294 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Nelson Bay by bus and train, 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 Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Nelson Bay (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

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 Dowling St opp Bay St.

Bus stations close to Nelson Bay:

  • Dowling St opp Bay St
  • Government Rd after Church St
  • Government Rd before Church St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 294 minutes, using Bus line 428, Bus line CCN, Bus line 130.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sydney to Nelson Bay?

    The 428 bus line goes from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B station near Sydney in Sydney to Canterbury Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Canterbury Station station near Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW).

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Nelson Bay by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Nelson Bay in Nelson Bay (NSW) by bus and train is about 4 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 428 bus from the St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B stop near Sydney in Sydney.

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

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

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