What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Shellharbour is to bus and line 53 bus which costs $3 - $13 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Central Station to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Central Station to Shellharbour?

The distance between Central Station and Shellharbour is 104 km. The road distance is 98.5 km.

How do I travel from Central Station to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Central Station to Shellharbour without a car is to train and line 53 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $10 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Central Station to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Central Station to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Shellharbour bus from?

Central Station to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.

Train or bus from Central Station to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Central Station to Shellharbour is to bus and line 53 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $3 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Central Station to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Central Station to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Central Station to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Shellharbour is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Central Station to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 617+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Central Station to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Central Station to Shellharbour by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 53 bus
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
2h 42m
$11–15
Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
3h 1m
$3–12
Drive 98.5 km
1. Drive from Central Station to Shellharbour98.5 km
1h 24m
$20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Shellharbour JunctionSco
3h 6m
$10–15

Central Station to Shellharbour by train and bus

168Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104 km
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Shellharbour Junction hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h.

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