What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Shell Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Shell Cove is to bus and line 53 bus which costs $7 - $24 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Shell Cove?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Shell Cove is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Manly to Shell Cove?

The distance between Manly and Shell Cove is 122 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Shell Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Shell Cove without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 52m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Shell Cove?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Manly to Shell Cove, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manly to Shell Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Shell Cove is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Manly to Shell Cove.

Where can I stay near Shell Cove?

There are 653+ hotels available in Shell Cove.

Manly to Shell Cove - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 53 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Shell Cove by ferry, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Shellharbour JunctionSco
2h 52m
$18–38
Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd53
4h 17m
$7–24
Drive 117.9 km
1. Drive from Manly to Shell Cove117.9 km
1h 44m
$23–34
Ferry, train, bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Campbelltown StationT8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand B to Wollongong Station, Station St887
4. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Cove Bvd At Whitsunday Dr53
4h 34m
$23–44

Manly to Shell Cove by ferry and train

250Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Shell Cove, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 4h 17m.

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