How far is it from Port Stephens to Shellharbour?

The distance between Port Stephens and Shellharbour is 324 km.

How do I travel from Port Stephens to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Port Stephens to Shellharbour without a car is to travel and bus and train via Newcastle which takes 7h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Port Stephens to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Port Stephens to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 617+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Port Stephens to Shellharbour - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Port Stephens to Shellharbour by unknown, bus, or train

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Travel, bus, train via Newcastle
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1. Walk from Port Stephens to Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St
2. Take the bus from Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St130
3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central StationCcn
4. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
7h 5m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Port Stephens to Karuah
2. Take the bus from Karuah to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St
7h 15m
Travel, bus, train
1. Walk from Port Stephens to Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St
2. Take the bus from Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B130
3. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central StationCcn
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St
7h 29m

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Distance: 323.6 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Port Stephens, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Stephens to Shellharbour. However, you can travel to Gan Gan Rd Before James Paterson St, take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, walk to Hamilton Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to Wollongong Station, walk to Wollongong Station, Station St, then take the line 53 bus to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Stephens to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Karuah, Central Station, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 7h 15m.

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