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 - $25 and takes 5h 13m.

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 $28 - $45.

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 5h 13m and costs $18 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Shellharbour is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $18 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Katoomba to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Katoomba to Shellharbour bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand D.

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 624+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Katoomba to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand B and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 13m
$18–25
Bus, train, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus
2. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Glenfield Stationtrain T5
3. Take the train from Glenfield Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
4. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand B to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
5. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Addison St Before Mary Stbus 53
5h 32m
$21–31
Drive 160.1 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Shellharbourcar 160.1 km
2h 19m
$29–41
Bus, line 845 bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus 5Bm
2. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand B to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
6h 1m
$25–39

Katoomba to Shellharbour by train and bus

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand B, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 1m.

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