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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Wollongong is to line 53 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Wollongong is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Wollongong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shellharbour Public School, Mary St and arriving at Crown St After Keira St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Wollongong?

The distance between Shellharbour and Wollongong is 21 km. The road distance is 20.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Wollongong without a car is to line 53 bus which takes 43 min and costs $3 - $4.

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

The line 53 bus from Shellharbour Public School, Mary St to Crown St After Keira St takes 43 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Wollongong bus from?

Shellharbour to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Shellharbour Public School, Mary St station.

Where does the Shellharbour to Wollongong bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Crown St After Keira St station.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Wollongong is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Shellharbour to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 257+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Shellharbour to Wollongong - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Shellharbour to Wollongong by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 53 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shellharbour Public School, Mary St to Crown St After Keira Stbus 53
43 min
$3–4
Line 52 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand Abus 52
2. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
48 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shellharbour to Wollongongtaxi 20.4 km
19 min
$60–75
Drive 20.4 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Wollongongcar 20.4 km
19 min
$4–6

Shellharbour to Wollongong by bus

197Weekly Buses

43 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 21.5 km
Duration: 43 min

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

Premier Illawarra operates a bus from Shellharbour Public School, Mary St to Crown St After Keira St hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 43 min.

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