What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Shell Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Shell Cove is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Shell Cove?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Shell Cove is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Shell Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Shell Cove?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redfern Station station and arriving at Shellharbour Junction. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Sydney to Shell Cove?

The distance between Sydney and Shell Cove is 107 km. The road distance is 103.8 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Shell Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Shell Cove without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Shell Cove?

The train from Redfern Station to Shellharbour Junction takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Shell Cove bus from?

Sydney to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Shell Cove train from?

Sydney to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Redfern Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Shell Cove?

The best way to get from Sydney to Shell Cove is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $4 - $17 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Sydney to Shell Cove bus arrive?

Sydney to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F.

Where does the Sydney to Shell Cove train arrive?

Sydney to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Shellharbour Junction station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Shell Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Shell Cove is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Sydney to Shell Cove.

Where can I stay near Shell Cove?

There are 653+ hotels available in Shell Cove.

Sydney to Shell Cove - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 53 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Shell Cove 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
best
1. Take the train from Redfern Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
1h 57m
$8–11
Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand Fbus N10
2. Take the bus from Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvdbus 53
3h 31m
$4–16
Drive 103.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Shell Covecar 103.8 km
1h 30m
$20–28

Sydney to Shell Cove by train

206Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sydney to Shell Cove.

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Distance: 106.6 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Shell Cove, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Redfern Station to Shellharbour Junction hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 3h 31m.

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