What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour is to train which costs $80 - $270 and takes 20h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs $100 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Shellharbour station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Wollongong Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The distance between Gold Coast and Shellharbour is 799 km. The road distance is 925.4 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour without a car is to train which takes 20h 19m and costs $80 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus from?

Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Shellharbour train from?

Gold Coast to Shellharbour train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour is to train which takes 20h 19m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Shellharbour train arrive?

Gold Coast to Shellharbour train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Shellharbour is 925 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 623+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Gold Coast to Shellharbour - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
5h 54m
$104–338
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
20h 19m
$82–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
20h 28m
$126–176
Drive 925.4 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Shellharbourcar 925.4 km
10h 15m
$168–242
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
7h 37m
$144–446
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
8h 28m
$116–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
20h 45m
$165–344

Gold Coast to Shellharbour by tram, train, and bus

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20h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 799.5 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 20h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 20h 45m.

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