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How to get fromMelbourne to Shellharbourby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    5h 36m
    $156–355

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Cbus bus 6406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 887
    14h 6m
    $70–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Moss Vale to Albion Parkbus bus
    12h 13m
    $73–247

  4. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Albion Parkbus bus
    13h 34m
    $146–280

  5. Drive 791.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Shellharbourcar car 791.9 km
    8h 36m
    $146–210

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    7h 4m
    $132–314

Melbourne to Shellharbour by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Shellharbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 823.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Addison St At Mary St via Canberra, Albion Park, and Tongarra Rd Opp Albion Park Public School in around 13h 34m.

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