What is the cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay is to bus and train which costs $18 - $35 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Shellharbour and Nelson Bay is 341 km. The road distance is 299 km.

How do I travel from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Nelson Bay bus from?

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

Where does the Shellharbour to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Nelson Bay is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Shellharbour to Nelson Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

There are 4 ways to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central StationSco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Government Rd Before Church St130 / ...
7h 10m
$24–33
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
7h 38m
$18–32
Drive 299 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay299 km
3h 40m
$59–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastle
3. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
8h 26m
$40–79

Shellharbour to Nelson Bay by bus and train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.4 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Shellharbour, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Donald St Before Stockton St via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 8h 26m.

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