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 12m.

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 1m and costs $100 - $460.

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 6m.

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 18h 23m and costs $80 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 6m and costs $130 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 20h 12m.

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 10:16 PM in Gold Coast and 11:16 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 9m to drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 616+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Gold Coast to Shellharbour - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 1m
$104–459
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay164 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Station34 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
18h 23m
$80–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationSydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
19h 6m
$136–314
Drive 924.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour924.8 km
10h 9m
$182–263
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 38m
$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 36m
$134–468
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 18m
$357–789
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationPm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
19h 49m
$120–175
Train
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 12m
$81–266

Gold Coast to Shellharbour by bus and train

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18h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 799.7 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 6m. Alternatively, 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 12m.

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