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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Yamba is to train and bus via Grafton which costs $65 - $250 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Yamba is to drive which takes 8h 15m and costs $140 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Yamba?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Yamba. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Yamba YHA via Wollongong Station, Station St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Yamba?

The distance between Shellharbour and Yamba is 705 km. The road distance is 750 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Yamba without a car is to bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $100 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Shellharbour to Yamba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Yamba bus from?

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

Where does the Shellharbour to Yamba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Yamba?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Yamba is 750 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Shellharbour to Yamba.

Where can I stay near Yamba?

There are 589+ hotels available in Yamba.

Shellharbour to Yamba - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Shellharbour to Yamba by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)SYD - CFS
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Yamba YHA
8h 20m
$223–544
Train, bus via Grafton
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central StationSco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Station33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Claude St At Wooli St380
15h 31m
$68–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A43Sc
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHABrisbane
14h 38m
$104–253
Drive 750 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Yamba750 km
8h 15m
$144–207
Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)SYD - OOL
3. Take the bus from Bilinga to Yamba YHA
9h 57m
$145–519
Train, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)SYD - BNK
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
8h 52m
$152–479
Train, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Station
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)SYD - PQQ
3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Yamba YHA
11h 22m
$224–467
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Central StationSco
2. Take the bus from Central Station to MacLeanPm12
15h 34m
$100–151

Shellharbour to Yamba by bus

16Weekly Buses

14h 38mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 705.3 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Yamba YHA via Wollongong Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Central Station in around 14h 38m.

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