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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to City of Shellharbour is to bus and line 53 bus which costs $3 - $13 and takes 3h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and City of Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to City of Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and arriving at Addison St Opp Pioneer Park via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Sydney to City of Shellharbour?

The distance between Sydney and City of Shellharbour is 107 km. The road distance is 101.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to City of Shellharbour without a car is to train and line 53 bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $10 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Sydney to City of Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to City of Shellharbour bus from?

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

Train or bus from Sydney to City of Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Sydney to City of Shellharbour is to bus and line 53 bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $3 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Sydney to City of Shellharbour bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to City of Shellharbour?

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

Where can I stay near City of Shellharbour?

There are 656+ hotels available in City of Shellharbour.

Sydney to City of Shellharbour - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 53 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to City of Shellharbour by train, bus, 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, line 53 bus
best
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Wollongong StationSco
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School53
2h 59m
$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 Addison St Opp Pioneer Park53
3h 20m
$3–12
Drive 101.2 km
1. Drive from Sydney to City of Shellharbour101.2 km
1h 27m
$20–29
Train, line 53 bus via Martin Place Station
1. Take the train from Martin Place Station to Wollongong StationSco
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Addison St Opp Pioneer Park53
3h 8m
$11–15
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Shellharbour JunctionSco
3h 20m
$10–15
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 Opp Pioneer Park53
4h 19m
$17–24

Sydney to City of Shellharbour by train, bus, and foot

144Weekly Services

2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.9 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to City of Shellharbour via Wollongong Station, Station St and Addison St Opp Pioneer Park in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Shellharbour Junction hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h.

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