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

The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour is to bus and train via Sydney which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Cessnock to Shellharbour?

The distance between Cessnock and Shellharbour is 280 km. The road distance is 245 km.

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

The best way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $22 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Shellharbour bus from?

Cessnock to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Train or bus from Cessnock to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $170 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Cessnock to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Cessnock to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Cessnock to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Shellharbour is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cessnock to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 617+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Cessnock to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cessnock and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

There are 5 ways to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand C163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Central StationCcn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
6h 22m
$22–33
Bus, train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand C163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Central StationCcn
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St
6h 46m
$16–31
Drive 245 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Shellharbour245 km
3h 3m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 12410 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
7h 54m
$22–40
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Station34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Shellharbour JunctionSco
8h 2m
$33–169

Cessnock to Shellharbour by bus and train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.9 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Addison St At Mary St via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Central Station, Shellharbour Junction, and Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand B in around 8h 2m.

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