What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour is to train which costs $20 - $27 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Shellharbour station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Shellharbour?

The distance between Newcastle and Shellharbour is 259 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 47m and costs $30 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Shellharbour bus from?

Newcastle to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Shellharbour train from?

Newcastle to Shellharbour train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Shellharbour?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $20 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Newcastle to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Newcastle to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Shellharbour train arrive?

Newcastle to Shellharbour train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Shellharbour is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Newcastle to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 626+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Newcastle to Shellharbour - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Shellharbour by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 47m
$32–50
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
6h 2m
$20–27
Drive 247.3 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Shellharbourcar 247.3 km
3h 15m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
6h 45m
$54–97

Newcastle to Shellharbour by train and bus

140Weekly Services

6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 45m.

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