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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay is to train and bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 7h 15m.

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 15m and costs $24 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

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 1419+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

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

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

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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 15m
$24–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand B887
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd
4. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
10h 10m
$43–62
Drive 299 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Nelson Bay299 km
3h 40m
$58–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand B887
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Central StationT8
3. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle InterchangeCcn
4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton St130 / ...
8h 21m
$30–43

Shellharbour to Nelson Bay by bus and train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.4 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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 University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rd, Broadmeadow Station, Hamilton Station, and Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St in around 10h 10m.

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