There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 7m$134–318Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Moss Vale Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the bus from Moss Vale to Albion Parkbus
13h 2m$76–258Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburnbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Goulburn to Albion Parkbus
14h 1m$151–171Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Shellharbour784.2 km
8h 25mDrive 784.2 km
- Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbourcar 784.2 km
8h 25m$141–204Bus via Canberra
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
- Take the bus from Canberra to Albion Parkbus
15h 6m$171–313
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour is to train and bus which costs $75 - $260 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour is to fly and train and line 53 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $130 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr and arriving at Addison St At Mary St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Goulburn and Terry St Opp O'Gorman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
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 $75 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour, including transfers.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Goulburn 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 626+ 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 T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Addison St At Mary St via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Goulburn, Albion Park, and Terry St Opp O'Gorman St in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadows Station to Moss Vale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $90–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- Phone
- +61 2 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierillawarra.com.au
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- http://www.premierillawarra.com.au/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Moss Vale to Albion Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Goulburn to Albion Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Albion Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $150–220
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Melbourne-MEL to Shellharbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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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.

















