What is the cheapest way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Gosford and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Gosford station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Gosford Station, Stand G 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 5h 20m.

How far is it from Gosford to Shellharbour?

The distance between Gosford and Shellharbour is 185 km. The road distance is 168 km.

How do I travel from Gosford to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $17 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Gosford to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gosford to Shellharbour bus from?

Gosford to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gosford Station, Stand G.

Train or bus from Gosford to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $26 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Gosford to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Gosford to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Gosford to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Gosford to Shellharbour is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Gosford to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 629+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Gosford to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gosford to Shellharbour by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
4h 39m
$18–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
5h 20m
$14–26
Drive 168 km
1. Drive from Gosford to Shellharbourcar 168 km
2h 13m
$31–45
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
4h 42m
$18–24

Gosford to Shellharbour by train and bus

131Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Gosford, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Gosford Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 20m.

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