What is the cheapest way to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour (Region) and Wollongong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes Hwy After Airport Rd and arriving at Crown St Before Keira St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Shellharbour (Region) and Wollongong?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albion Park Station station and arriving at Wollongong Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong?

The distance between Shellharbour (Region) and Wollongong is 20 km. The road distance is 24.4 km.

How do I travel from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong?

The train from Albion Park Station to Wollongong Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong bus from?

Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Princes Hwy After Airport Rd station.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong train from?

Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Albion Park Station.

Train or bus from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong is to train which takes 20 min and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $11 and takes 36 min.

Where does the Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong bus arrive?

Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Crown St Before Keira St station.

Where does the Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong train arrive?

Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Wollongong Station.

Can I drive from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong is 24 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 323+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Albion Park Station to Wollongong StationSco
20 min
$5–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Hwy After Airport Rd to Crown St Before Keira St57
36 min
$3–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong24.4 km
18 min
$65–80
Drive 24.4 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong24.4 km
18 min
$5–7
Line 76 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Daintree Dr At Gloucester Cct to Oak Flats Station, Stanford Drive76 / ...
2. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wollongong StationSco
1h 3m
$8–12

Shellharbour (Region) to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 20.4 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Shellharbour (Region), NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Albion Park Station to Wollongong Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Premier Illawarra operates a bus from Princes Hwy After Airport Rd to Crown St Before Keira St hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Murrays Coaches also services this route once daily.

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