What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 14h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs $150 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Shell Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Jindabyne Rd Opp Yarrunga St via Canberra and Tongarra Rd Opp Albion Park Public School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Shell Cove?

The distance between Melbourne and Shell Cove is 827 km. The road distance is 791.7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Shell Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 32m and costs $85 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Shell Cove bus from?

Melbourne to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Melbourne to Shell Cove bus arrive?

Melbourne to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Canberra station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Shell Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Shell Cove is 792 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Melbourne to Shell Cove.

Where can I stay near Shell Cove?

There are 657+ hotels available in Shell Cove.

Melbourne to Shell Cove - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Shell Cove by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain
5h 3m
$154–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Cbus 6206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 887
14h 16m
$70–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Albion Park Station, Coach Stopbus 751 / ...
11h 32m
$85–241
Bus via Canberra
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Canberra to Albion Parkbus
13h 30m
$147–289
Drive 791.7 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Shell Covecar 791.7 km
8h 36m
$141–204
Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain
6h 31m
$135–341

Melbourne to Shell Cove by train and bus

29Weekly Services

11h 32mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.1 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Shell Cove, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Jindabyne Rd Opp Yarrunga St via Canberra, Albion Park, and Tongarra Rd Opp Albion Park Public School in around 13h 30m.

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