What is the cheapest way to get from Bowral to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Shellharbour is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowral to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Bowral to Shellharbour?

The distance between Bowral and Shellharbour is 99 km. The road distance is 55.2 km.

How do I travel from Bowral to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Bowral to Shellharbour without a car is to bus and line 53 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $12 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Bowral to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Bowral to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Shellharbour bus from?

Bowral to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Bowral to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Bowral to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Bowral to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Shellharbour is 55 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Bowral to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 616+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Bowral to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 53 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Bowral to Shellharbour by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 53 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Wollongong Station, Station St749
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
2h 35m
$13–19
Drive 55.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bowral to Shellharbour55.2 km
51 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bowral to Shellharbour55.2 km
51 min
$140–170
Bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the bus from Moss Vale to Albion Park
2. Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Albion Park Public School to Addison St At Mary St76
3h 39m
$20–30

Bowral to Shellharbour by bus

14Weekly Buses

2h 35mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.5 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Bowral, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St in around 2h 35m.

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