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

The cheapest way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour is to bus and train which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Cessnock and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cessnock to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cessnock and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Cessnock station to Shellharbour station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Cessnock to Shellharbour?

The distance between Cessnock and Shellharbour is 281 km. The road distance is 245 km.

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

The best way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 40m and costs $23 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Shellharbour bus from?

Cessnock to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the Cessnock to Shellharbour train from?

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

Train or bus from Cessnock to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $170 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Cessnock to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Cessnock to Shellharbour bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Cessnock to Shellharbour train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cessnock to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cessnock to Shellharbour is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cessnock to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 625+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Cessnock to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cessnock to Shellharbour by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Morisset Station, Stand Cbus 163
2. Take the train from Morisset Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 40m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
8h 35m
$43–67
Drive 245 km
1. Drive from Cessnock to Shellharbourcar 245 km
3h 4m
$44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
7h 27m
$34–169

Cessnock to Shellharbour by bus and train

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.1 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cessnock City Library, Vincent St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 7h 27m.

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