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

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Shellharbour is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 45m.

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 $45 - $70.

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, Eddy Av, Stand A and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Maitland to Shellharbour?

The distance between Maitland and Shellharbour is 260 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 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $23 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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.

Train or bus from Maitland to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Maitland to Shellharbour is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $170 and takes 5h 49m.

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.

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 616+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3608 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
5h 45m
$23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 49m
$31–161
Drive 252.3 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Shellharbourcar 252.3 km
3h 13m
$46–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
6h 9m
$29–158

Maitland to Shellharbour by bus

32Weekly Buses

5h 45mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.8 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, 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 49m.

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