There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train, line 53 bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public Schoolbus
4h 6m$137–432Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Moss Vale to Albion Parkbus
13h 2m$90–247Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
- Take the bus from Canberra to Albion Parkbus
15h 6m$171–323Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour784.2 km
8h 25mDrive 784.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbourcar 784.2 km
8h 25m$143–206Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Cbus 6206 / ...
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
15h 36m$94–127
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour is to bus which costs $90 - $130 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour is to fly and train and line 53 bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $130 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Addison St At Mary St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Canberra and Tongarra Rd Opp Albion Park Public School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
The distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shellharbour is 803 km. The road distance is 784.2 km.
The best way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 2m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Canberra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour is 784 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour.
There are 622+ hotels available in Shellharbour.
What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Addison St At Mary St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Canberra, Albion Park, and Tongarra Rd Opp Albion Park Public School in around 15h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- +61 2 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Shellharbour. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




