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 1m.

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 5h 56m and costs $110 - $350.

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 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 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 5h 56m 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 1m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $340 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 7:55 PM in Gold Coast and 8:55 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 623+ 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)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
5h 56m
$110–348
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 1m
$82–266
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 30m
$126–176
Drive 924.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbourcar 924.8 km
10h 13m
$166–240
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, 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 27m
$138–336
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, 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
$119–453
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Wollongong
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wollongong (WOL)plane BNE - WOL
7h 10m
$338–688
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
19h 45m
$156–340

Gold Coast to Shellharbour by bus and train

7Weekly Services

19h 30mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799.4 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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 1m. 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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