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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour is to train and line 53 bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Shellharbour is 106 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour without a car is to train and line 53 bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $10 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Shellharbour bus from?

Sydney CBD to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Sydney CBD to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Shellharbour is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 616+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 53 bus
best
1. Take the train from Martin Place Station to Wollongong StationSco
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
2h 49m
$11–15
Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
3h 59m
$6–16
Drive 100.5 km
1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Shellharbour100.5 km
1h 27m
$20–29
Train, bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown StationT8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand B to Wollongong Station, Station St887
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Addison St Before Mary St53
4h 4m
$17–24

Sydney CBD to Shellharbour by train and bus

159Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.1 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 3h 59m.

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