There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Shell Cove by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
5h 8m$18–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 28m$32–47Drive 250.3 km
- Drive from Newcastle to Shell Covecar 250.3 km
3h 18m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
6h 55m$61–97
Newcastle to Shell Cove by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Shell Cove is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Shell Cove is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Shellharbour Junction via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Newcastle and Shell Cove is 273 km. The road distance is 250.3 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Shell Cove without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Newcastle to Shell Cove, including transfers.
Newcastle to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.
The best way to get from Newcastle to Shell Cove is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Shell Cove, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Shellharbour Junction via Central Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Shellharbour Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–57
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–57
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Newcastle to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Wollongong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Newcastle to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Newcastle to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Shell Cove is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Newcastle to Shell Cove.
There are 659+ hotels available in Shell Cove.












