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

The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Shellharbour is to bus and line 960 bus and line 53 bus which costs $5 - $22 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Parramatta to Shellharbour?

The distance between Parramatta and Shellharbour is 125 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Parramatta to Shellharbour without a car is to train and line 53 bus which takes 3h 27m and costs $14 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Parramatta to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Parramatta to Shellharbour bus from?

Parramatta to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Parramatta Station, Stand B1.

Where does the Parramatta to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Parramatta to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Bankstown Central, The Mall, Stand B station.

Can I drive from Parramatta to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Shellharbour is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Parramatta to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 617+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Parramatta to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Parramatta and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand B1 and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

There are 4 ways to get from Parramatta to Shellharbour by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 53 bus
best
1. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Redfern StationT2 / ...
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong StationSco
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
3h 27m
$14–22
Bus, line 960 bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B1 to Bankstown Central, The Mall, Stand BM91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bankstown Central, Link Rd, Stand A to Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E960
3. Take the bus from Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E to Wollongong Station, Station St
4. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
4h 14m
$5–22
Drive 102.9 km
1. Drive from Parramatta to Shellharbour102.9 km
1h 24m
$21–30
Bus, line 872 bus
1. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B2 to Liverpool Station, Stand CT80
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Station, Stand D to Campbelltown Hospital, Therry Rd872 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Hospital, Therry Rd to Wollongong Station, Station St887
5h 20m
$21–31

Parramatta to Shellharbour by train and bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.8 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B1 to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via 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 4h 14m.

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