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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Shoal Bayby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane MEL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus bus
    2h 57m
    $101–333

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus bus 130 / ...
    16h 48m
    $85–265

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus bus 130 / ...
    17h 46m
    $137–337

  4. Drive 1,037.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shoal Baycar car 1,037.6 km
    11h 8m
    $185–266

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus bus 130 / ...
    18h 21m
    $174–289

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shoal Bay by bus and train

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 880.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd via Skybus Coach Terminal, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 18h 21m.

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