The average bus between Shortland and Port Stephens takes 3h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shortland to Port Stephens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Shortland and Port Stephens. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shortland is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Port Stephens at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Angophora Dr At Bakeri Cct and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shortland to Port Stephens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Shortland to Port Stephens. However, there are services departing from Shortland station and arriving at Port Stephens station via Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Shortland to Port Stephens bus services, operated by Newcastle Transport, depart from Maitland Rd Opp 609 station.
Shortland to Port Stephens bus services, operated by Newcastle Transport, arrive at Meredith Av At Cook Pde station.
The distance between Shortland and Port Stephens is 37.4 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Marsden St Before Alister St to Meredith Av At Cook Pde via Angophora Dr At Bakeri Cct, Maitland Rd Opp 609, and Raymond Terrace Shopping Centre, Sturgeon St in around 2h 51m.