What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour is to bus and train via Newcastle which costs $24 - $35 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour?

The distance between Nelson Bay and Shellharbour is 337 km. The road distance is 299.1 km.

How do I travel from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Bay to Shellharbour is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 624+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Nelson Bay 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B130 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central StationCcn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
7h 39m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
3. Take the bus from Central Station to WollongongPm2
9h 29m
$48–74
Drive 299.1 km
1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Shellharbour299.1 km
3h 42m
$58–83
Bus, train via Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St130 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central StationCcn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
7h 45m
$24–33

Nelson Bay to Shellharbour by bus and train

171Weekly Services

7h 39mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, Broadmeadow Station, Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 9h 29m.

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