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 7m.

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 14m and costs $100 - $450.

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 and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The distance between Gold Coast and Shellharbour is 800 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 and train which takes 19h 30m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 train which takes 20h 7m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 19h 45m.

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 3:06 AM in Gold Coast and 4:06 AM 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 9m to drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 627+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Gold Coast to Shellharbour - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
6h 14m
$104–450
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
20h 7m
$82–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationPm11
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
19h 30m
$126–177
Drive 924.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour924.8 km
10h 9m
$177–255
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
7h 52m
$158–436
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)BNK - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
8h 48m
$134–458
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Wollongong
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wollongong (WOL)BNE - WOL
7h 23m
$358–840
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationSydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to WollongongPm2
19h 45m
$156–341

Gold Coast to Shellharbour by bus and train

7Weekly Services

19h 30mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School 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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 19h 45m.

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