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

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Shellharbour is to bus and train which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Maitland and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Shellharbour station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Maitland to Shellharbour?

The distance between Maitland and Shellharbour is 295 km. The road distance is 252.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Maitland to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Maitland to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Shellharbour bus from?

Maitland to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Shellharbour train from?

Maitland to Shellharbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train or bus from Maitland to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Maitland to Shellharbour is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Maitland to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Maitland to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Maitland to Shellharbour train arrive?

Maitland to Shellharbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Shellharbour is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Maitland to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 625+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 40m
$31–161
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 42m
$25–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3208 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
6h 25m
$39–61
Drive 252.3 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Shellharbourcar 252.3 km
3h 13m
$45–65

Maitland to Shellharbour by train and bus

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5h 40mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.4 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Maitland Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 25m.

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