What is the cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove?

The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Hornsby and Shell Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Hornsby station to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station and arriving at Shellharbour Junction via Redfern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Hornsby to Shell Cove?

The distance between Hornsby and Shell Cove is 139 km. The road distance is 121.7 km.

How do I travel from Hornsby to Shell Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $12 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Shell Cove train from?

Hornsby to Shell Cove train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Hornsby Station.

Train or bus from Hornsby to Shell Cove?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Hornsby to Shell Cove train arrive?

Hornsby to Shell Cove train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.

Can I drive from Hornsby to Shell Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Shell Cove is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Hornsby to Shell Cove.

Where can I stay near Shell Cove?

There are 671+ hotels available in Shell Cove.

Hornsby to Shell Cove - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Redfern Stationtrain T9
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
3h 11m
$13–19
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvdbus 53
5h 24m
$33–52
Drive 121.7 km
1. Drive from Hornsby to Shell Covecar 121.7 km
1h 43m
$24–34

Hornsby to Shell Cove by train

196Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.1 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Shell Cove, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Hornsby Station to Shellharbour Junction via Redfern Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Gadigal Station, Central Station, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 24m.

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