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 which costs $22 - $35 and takes 6h 38m.

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 281 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 38m and costs $22 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 Rover Coaches, depart from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St station.

Train or bus from Cessnock to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $170 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Cessnock to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Cessnock to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Rover Coaches, arrive at Morisset Station, Stand C.

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 632+ 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 Morisset Station, Stand A, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

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 Cbus 163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 38m
$22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus 163
2. Take the bus from Morisset Station, Stand A to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand Jbus N80
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
8h 57m
$34–60
Drive 245 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Shellharbourcar 245 km
3h 3m
$47–67
Bus, train via Sydney
1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus 163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 42m
$22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
7h 34m
$33–168

Cessnock to Shellharbour by bus and train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 Morisset Station, Stand A, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, 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, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 7h 34m.

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