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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Hornsby is to train which costs $14 - $23 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Hornsby is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Hornsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Hornsby station. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Hornsby Station, Stand B via Wollongong Station, Station St and Town Hall, Park St, Stand H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Hornsby?

The distance between Shellharbour and Hornsby is 143 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Hornsby without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $14 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Shellharbour to Hornsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Hornsby bus from?

Shellharbour to Hornsby bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.

Train or bus from Shellharbour to Hornsby?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Hornsby is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $22 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Shellharbour to Hornsby bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Hornsby bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Hornsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Hornsby is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Shellharbour to Hornsby.

Where can I stay near Hornsby?

There are 3746+ hotels available in Hornsby.

Shellharbour to Hornsby - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Shellharbour to Hornsby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Redfern StationSco
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Hornsby StationT9
3h 11m
$14–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A43Sc
2. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand BN80 / ...
5h 18m
$10–22
Drive 118.4 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Hornsby118.4 km
1h 39m
$23–34

Shellharbour to Hornsby by bus and train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.1 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Hornsby Station via Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand A, Shellharbour Junction, and Redfern Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Hornsby Station, Stand B via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Town Hall, Park St, Stand H in around 5h 18m.

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