There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Shellharbour by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Albion Park
4h 7m$46–63Drive 217.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Canberra to Shellharbour217.2 km
2h 32m$43–62Fly, train, line 53 bus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School
4h 56m$250–433
Canberra to Shellharbour by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Shellharbour is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Ocean Beach Dr After Shellharbour Rd via Terry St Opp O'Gorman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Canberra and Shellharbour is 225 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Shellharbour without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Canberra to Shellharbour, including transfers.
Canberra to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Albion Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Shellharbour is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Canberra to Shellharbour.
There are 618+ hotels available in Shellharbour.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?
Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Canberra to Albion Park once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–370
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albion Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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/
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