What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay is to train and bus which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Penrith to Shoal Bay?

The distance between Penrith and Shoal Bay is 266 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.

How do I travel from Penrith to Shoal Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $18 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Shoal Bay bus from?

Penrith to Shoal Bay bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where does the Penrith to Shoal Bay bus arrive?

Penrith to Shoal Bay bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A2.

Can I drive from Penrith to Shoal Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Shoal Bay is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Penrith to Shoal Bay.

Where can I stay near Shoal Bay?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Shoal Bay.

Penrith to Shoal Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Shoal Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Shoal Bay. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Shoal Bay by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus 130 / ...
4h 56m
$18–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand A2bus N70
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus 130 / ...
6h 23m
$21–32
Drive 230.3 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Shoal Baycar 230.3 km
2h 51m
$41–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Seven Hills Station, Stand A to Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand Fbus 630
2. Take the train from Epping Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus 130 / ...
5h 44m
$21–31

Penrith to Shoal Bay by train and bus

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.5 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, George St, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 6h 23m.

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