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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Shellharbour is to bus and line 53 bus which costs $7 - $24 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manly to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Manly to Shellharbour?

The distance between Manly and Shellharbour is 127 km. The road distance is 114.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Manly to Shellharbour without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $20 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Manly to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manly to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Shellharbour is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Manly to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 617+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Manly to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 53 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Shellharbour 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
3h 58m
$20–42
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 Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
4h 9m
$7–24
Drive 114.8 km
1. Drive from Manly to Shellharbour114.8 km
1h 41m
$23–33
Ferry, train, 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 Wollongong StationSco
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
4h 6m
$17–35
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 Addison St Before Mary St53
4h 29m
$23–44

Manly to Shellharbour by ferry, train, and bus

60Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.6 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School 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 9m.

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