What is the cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour is to train which costs $80 - $270 and takes 20h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Tweed Heads and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads 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 19h 25m.

How far is it from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour?

The distance between Tweed Heads and Shellharbour is 781 km. The road distance is 901.8 km.

How do I travel from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour without a car is to bus and train via Casino which takes 17h 32m and costs $75 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tweed Heads to Shellharbour bus from?

Tweed Heads to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.

Train or bus from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour is to bus which takes 19h 25m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 20h 34m.

Where does the Tweed Heads to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Tweed Heads to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Tweed Heads to Shellharbour is 902 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 614+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
5h 17m
$104–458
Bus, train via Casino
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Casino Station, Coach Bay174 / ...
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Station34 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
17h 32m
$79–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Central StationPm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St43Sc
19h 25m
$117–171
Drive 901.8 km
1. Drive from Tweed Heads to Shellharbour901.8 km
9h 46m
$177–255
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
8h 4m
$160–438
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Ballina
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)BNK - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
8h 15m
$132–460
Train
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
20h 34m
$82–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationSydney
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong StationSco
20h 57m
$142–326

Tweed Heads to Shellharbour by bus and train

28Weekly Services

17h 32mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 781.3 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Tweed Heads to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 19h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Varsity Lakes station, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 20h 34m.

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