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

The cheapest way to get from Gosford to Shellharbour is to train and bus which costs $11 - $23 and takes 4h 51m.

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, Eddy Av, Stand A and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

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 and line 53 bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $17 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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.

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 616+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Gosford to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 53 bus
best
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central StationCcn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
4h 31m
$18–25
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central StationCcn
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
4h 51m
$12–23
Drive 168 km
1. Drive from Gosford to Shellharbour168 km
2h 12m
$33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 12406
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
5h 6m
$14–27

Gosford to Shellharbour by train and bus

137Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

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 6m.

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