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

The cheapest way to get from Bathurst to Shellharbour is to train and bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathurst to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Bathurst and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathurst station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bathurst and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Bathurst station to Shellharbour station. However, there are services departing from Bathurst Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Bathurst to Shellharbour?

The distance between Bathurst and Shellharbour is 344 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bathurst to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $22 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Bathurst to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathurst to Shellharbour bus from?

Bathurst to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Bathurst to Shellharbour train from?

Bathurst to Shellharbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Bathurst Station.

Train or bus from Bathurst to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Bathurst to Shellharbour is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $22 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Bathurst to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Bathurst to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Bathurst to Shellharbour train arrive?

Bathurst to Shellharbour train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Bathurst to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathurst to Shellharbour is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Bathurst to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 622+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Bathurst to Shellharbour - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bathurst to Shellharbour by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central Stationtrain 428
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 50m
$22–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
7h 20m
$76–106
Drive 264.9 km
1. Drive from Bathurst to Shellharbourcar 264.9 km
3h 46m
$48–69
Taxi, fly, train, line 53 bus
1. Take the taxi from Bathurst to Orange-Airport-OAGtaxi
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OAG - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public Schoolbus
4h 9m
$340–485
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Westmead Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
7h 41m
$29–42

Bathurst to Shellharbour by train and bus

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Distance: 343.6 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bathurst Station to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 7h 20m.

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