What is the cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast is to train which costs $80 - $270 and takes 19h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $100 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Wollongong and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Shellharbour and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Shellharbour to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 48m.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Gold Coast?

The distance between Shellharbour and Gold Coast is 814 km. The road distance is 925.4 km.

How do I travel from Shellharbour to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 16h 39m and costs $140 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast?

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

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Gold Coast bus from?

Shellharbour to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Gold Coast train from?

Shellharbour to Gold Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.

Train or bus from Shellharbour to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 16h 39m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $270 and takes 19h 48m.

Where does the Shellharbour to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Shellharbour to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Gold Coast is 925 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Shellharbour to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Shellharbour to Gold Coast - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Shellharbour to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
5h 47m
$106–339
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
19h 48m
$82–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
16h 39m
$145–319
Drive 925.4 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Gold Coastcar 925.4 km
10h 14m
$164–236
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 39m
$140–436
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Tongarra Rd Opp Halket Lane to Jolimont Centrebus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
8h 38m
$167–472
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
20h 15m
$121–184

Shellharbour to Gold Coast by bus

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Distance: 813.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Shellharbour, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Surfers Paradise via Wollongong and Central Station in around 16h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Opp Pioneer Park to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Shellharbour Junction Station, Piper Dr, Stand A, Shellharbour Junction, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 48m.

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