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

The cheapest way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour is to train via Wollongong Station which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 29m.

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 12m and costs $30 - $50.

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 and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

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 via Wollongong Station which takes 4h 29m and costs $17 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 via Wollongong Station which takes 4h 29m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 50m.

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 12m to drive from Gosford to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 627+ 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 via Wollongong Station
best
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central StationCcn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
4h 29m
$18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 13272 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to WollongongPm2
5h 50m
$34–54
Drive 168 km
1. Drive from Gosford to Shellharbour168 km
2h 12m
$33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central StationCcn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Shellharbour JunctionSco
5h 24m
$18–25

Gosford to Shellharbour by train and bus

205Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 50m.

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