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

The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Shellharbour is to line 53 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Shellharbour is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $55 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Wollongong and Shellharbour?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Wollongong to Shellharbour?

The distance between Wollongong and Shellharbour is 21 km. The road distance is 20.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Wollongong to Shellharbour without a car is to line 53 bus which takes 40 min and costs $3 - $4.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Shellharbour bus from?

Wollongong to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St station.

Where does the Wollongong to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Wollongong to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School station.

Can I drive from Wollongong to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Shellharbour is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Wollongong to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 631+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Wollongong to Shellharbour - 3 ways to travel via line 53 bus, taxi, and car

Q: How long does it take to get from Wollongong to Shellharbour?

The line 53 bus from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.

There are 3 ways to get from Wollongong to Shellharbour by bus, taxi, or car

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Line 53 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public Schoolbus 53
40 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wollongong to Shellharbourtaxi 20.3 km
19 min
$55–65
Drive 20.3 km
1. Drive from Wollongong to Shellharbourcar 20.3 km
19 min
$4–6

Wollongong to Shellharbour by bus

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Distance: 21.2 km
Duration: 40 min

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

Premier Illawarra operates a bus from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 40 min.

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