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

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Shellharbour is to train via Hamilton Station which costs $26 - $35 and takes 6h 56m.

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 Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

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 55m and costs $30 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 train which takes 5h 55m and costs $30 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Maitland to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Maitland to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D.

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 623+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Maitland to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 55m
$31–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Dbus 2404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 72Sc
6h 54m
$23–40
Drive 252.3 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Shellharbourcar 252.3 km
3h 13m
$46–66
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 56m
$31–161
Train via Hamilton Station
1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 56m
$26–35

Maitland to Shellharbour by train and bus

47Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.4 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Bankstown Central, The Mall, Stand B, Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 54m.

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