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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Shellharbour is to train which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Sydney to Shellharbour?

The distance between Sydney and Shellharbour is 106 km. The road distance is 100.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Shellharbour without a car is to train and line 53 bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $10 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Sydney to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Shellharbour bus from?

Sydney to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Sydney to Shellharbour is to bus and line 53 bus which takes 3h 7m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Sydney to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Sydney to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Wollongong station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Shellharbour?

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

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 530+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Sydney to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sydney 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 Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public Schoolbus 53
2h 39m
$11–14
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
3h 5m
$10–14
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
2. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public Schoolbus 53
3h 7m
$25–34
Drive 100.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Shellharbourcar 100.7 km
1h 27m
$18–26
Train, bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand B to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Addison St Before Mary Stbus 53
4h 9m
$17–23

Sydney to Shellharbour by train and bus

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Central Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Wollongong Station, Station St in around 3h 7m. 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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