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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney is to train which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Sydney. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K via Wollongong Station, Station St and Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Sydney?

The distance between Shellharbour and Sydney is 106 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney without a car is to line 53 bus and train which takes 3h and costs $10 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Shellharbour to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Sydney bus from?

Shellharbour to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Addison St Before Mary St station.

Train or bus from Shellharbour to Sydney?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney is to line 53 bus and bus which takes 3h 53m and costs $5 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Shellharbour to Sydney bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Sydney is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Shellharbour to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 4627+ hotels available in Sydney.

Shellharbour to Sydney - 5 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Shellharbour to Sydney by bus, train, or car

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Line 53 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 53
2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Martin Place Stationtrain Sco
3h
$10–14
Line 53 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 53
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand Ebus
3. Take the bus from Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N10
3h 53m
$5–16
Drive 100.7 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Sydneycar 100.7 km
1h 27m
$19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Martin Place Stationtrain Sco
3h 11m
$10–13
Line 53 bus, train via Five Islands Rd Opp Cringila Station
1. Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Five Islands Rd Opp Cringila Stationbus 53 / ...
2. Take the train from North Wollongong Station to Martin Place Stationtrain Sco
3h 16m
$15–20

Shellharbour to Sydney by bus and train

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Distance: 105.7 km
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K via Wollongong Station, Station St, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E, and Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Shellharbour Junction to Martin Place Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 4m.

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