There are 4 ways to get from Appin to Shellharbour by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 887 bus, line 53 bus
best- Take the bus from Church St Opp Kennedy St to Wollongong Station, Station St887
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
1h 51m$9–12Drive 55.1 km
- Drive from Appin to Shellharbour55.1 km
44 min$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Appin to Shellharbour55.1 km
44 min$140–170Line 887 bus, train
- Take the bus from Church St Opp Kennedy St to Wollongong Station, Station St887
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Shellharbour JunctionSco
2h 37m$13–19
Appin to Shellharbour by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appin to Shellharbour is to line 887 bus and line 53 bus which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Appin to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Appin to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Church St Opp Kennedy St and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Appin and Shellharbour is 60 km. The road distance is 55.1 km.
The best way to get from Appin to Shellharbour without a car is to line 887 bus and line 53 bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $9 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Appin to Shellharbour, including transfers.
Appin to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Church St Opp Kennedy St station.
Appin to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.
Yes, the driving distance between Appin to Shellharbour is 55 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Appin to Shellharbour.
There are 620+ hotels available in Shellharbour.
What companies run services between Appin, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Church St Opp Kennedy St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Shellharbour Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Bus from Church St Opp Kennedy St to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- http://www.premierillawarra.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Camden Wollondilly Cabs
- Phone
- 13107
Tahmoor District Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4683 1616
- Website
- 131008.com
Illawarra Taxi Network
- Phone
- +61 2 4254 2111
- Website
- illawarrataxinetwork.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide






