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 15m.

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 bus between Hornsby and Shell Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station, Stand B and arriving at Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

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 15m.

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 15m and costs $12 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Hornsby to Shell Cove, including transfers.

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

Hornsby to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand B.

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 15m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Hornsby to Shell Cove bus arrive?

Hornsby to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J.

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 663+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Redfern StationT9
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Shellharbour JunctionSco
3h 15m
$13–19
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand JN80
2. Take the bus from Central Station to WollongongPm2
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd53
5h 14m
$29–47
Drive 121.7 km
1. Drive from Hornsby to Shell Cove121.7 km
1h 43m
$23–34

Hornsby to Shell Cove by train

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.1 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 14m.

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