There are 4 ways to get from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD by train, bus, or car
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Train via Central Station
best- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
2h$11–18Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Martin Place Stationtrain Sco
2h 4m$8–11Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 53
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 43Sc
3h 17m$10–14Drive 104.2 km
- Drive from Shell Cove to Sydney CBDcar 104.2 km
1h 31m$20–28
Shell Cove to Sydney CBD by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD station. However, there are services departing from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr and arriving at Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C via Wollongong Station, Station St and Pitt St At Barlow St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Martin Place Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Shell Cove and Sydney CBD is 110 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.
The best way to get from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD without a car is to train via Central Station which takes 2h and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD, including transfers.
Shell Cove to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr station.
Shell Cove to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD is to train via Central Station which takes 2h and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Shell Cove, NSW, Australia and Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Pitt St At Barlow St in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Martin Place Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cove Bvd Opp Whitsunday Dr to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- http://www.premierillawarra.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Shell Cove to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.
Shell Cove to Sydney CBD train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shell Cove to Sydney CBD is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Shell Cove to Sydney CBD.
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