There are 5 ways to get from Shell Cove to Adelaide by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)SYD - ADL
5h 19m$161–408Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centre855
- Take the bus from Canberra to Albury
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
24h 4m$62–252Train
- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central StationSco
- Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandsSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
28h 45m$398–3,711Drive 1,286.6 km
- Drive from Shell Cove to Adelaide1,286.6 km
14h 15m$252–364Fly from Wollongong
- Fly from Wollongong (WOL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)WOL - ADL
6h 22m$560–1,112
Shell Cove to Adelaide by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shell Cove to Adelaide is to bus which costs $60 - $260 and takes 24h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Shell Cove to Adelaide is to train and fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $160 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Shell Cove to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Bvd After Hinchinbrook Dr and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Stockland Shellharbour, Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane, Canberra and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Shell Cove to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
The distance between Shell Cove and Adelaide is 1272 km. The road distance is 1286.6 km.
The best way to get from Shell Cove to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 24h 4m and costs $60 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Shell Cove to Adelaide, including transfers.
Shell Cove to Adelaide bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane station.
Shell Cove to Adelaide train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shell Cove to Adelaide is to bus which takes 24h 4m and costs $60 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $3,800 and takes 28h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Shell Cove, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?
You can take a bus from Southern Cross Bvd After Hinchinbrook Dr to 85 Franklin St via Stockland Shellharbour, Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane, Canberra, Albury, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 24h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shellharbour Junction to Adelaide Parklands via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 28h 45m.
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- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–430
Flights from Wollongong to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
Flights from Wollongong to Adelaide Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Adelaide Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Wollongong to Adelaide Airport via Melbourne, Mount Gambier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $400–3,700
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $400
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $650–900
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $700–950
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $850–1,100
- GOLD TWIN
- $1,100–2,100
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,000–1,900
- PLATINUM
- $2,400–3,700
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $1,400–2,500
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $65–95
- Flexible
- $70–120
- Phone
- +61 3 9662 2505
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–30
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–65
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Shell Cove to Adelaide bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Jolimont Centre station.
Adelaide is 30 min behind Shell Cove. It is currently 4:18 PM in Shell Cove and 3:48 PM in Adelaide.
Shell Cove to Adelaide train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shell Cove to Adelaide is 1287 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Shell Cove to Adelaide.
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