What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour is to train which costs $80 - $270 and takes 20h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The distance between Gold Coast and Shellharbour is 799 km. The road distance is 924.8 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour without a car is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $130 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus from?

Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $130 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Shellharbour?

Shellharbour is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 7:05 PM in Gold Coast and 8:05 PM in Shellharbour.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Shellharbour is 925 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 629+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Gold Coast to Shellharbour - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
6h
$110–408
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
20h 17m
$82–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
19h 30m
$136–313
Drive 924.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbourcar 924.8 km
10h 13m
$171–246
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
7h 38m
$144–376
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
4. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
8h 55m
$124–473
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
19h 34m
$126–176

Gold Coast to Shellharbour by tram, train, and bus

14Weekly Services

20h 17mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799.4 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 19h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Addison St Before Mary St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 20h 17m.

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