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

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Shellharbour is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Katoomba 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 17m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Shellharbour?

The distance between Katoomba and Shellharbour is 214 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Katoomba to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $18 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Katoomba to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Shellharbour bus from?

Katoomba to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Shellharbour is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Katoomba to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Katoomba to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Shellharbour is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Katoomba to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 618+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Shellharbour 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 Katoomba Station to Central StationBmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
4h 52m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
5h 17m
$40–61
Drive 160.1 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Shellharbour160.1 km
2h 19m
$32–45
Train, line 872 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown StationBmt
2. Take the bus from Railway Pde Opp Glenfield Station to Campbelltown Hospital, Therry Rd872 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Hospital, Therry Rd to Wollongong Station, Station St887
6h 29m
$25–38

Katoomba to Shellharbour by train and bus

156Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.7 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 17m.

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