There are 4 ways to get from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
4h 43m$17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastlebus Au001
5h 30m$30–46Drive 253.9 km
- Drive from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastlecar 253.9 km
3h 19m$55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Dapto Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 43Sc
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
6h 39m$44–79
Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour Junction station to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Dapto Station, Station St and arriving at Newcastle via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Shellharbour Junction and Newcastle is 272 km. The road distance is 253.9 km.
The best way to get from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle, including transfers.
Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Dapto Station, Station St.
Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Shellharbour Junction, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle Interchange via Central Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle via Dapto Station, Dapto Station, Station St, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Central Station in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Dapto Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–58
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $52–58
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Shellharbour Junction to Newcastle.
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