There are 5 ways to get from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Stationtrain Sco
2h 11m$29–36Drive 91.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 91.6 km
1h 15m$17–25Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 53
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Sydney International Airportbus Pm1
3h 9m$26–39Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shellharbour to Sydney (SYD)91.6 km
1h 15mLine 53 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand Cbus 53
- Take the bus from University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to International Airport Stationtrain T8
3h 34m$34–42
Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Sydney International Airport via Wollongong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) station. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Junction and arriving at International Airport Station via Wolli Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Shellharbour and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 106 km. The road distance is 91.6 km.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Addison St Before Mary St station.
Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Shellharbour Junction station.
The best way to get from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $29 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Shellharbour, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Sydney International Airport via Wollongong in around 3h 9m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Shellharbour Junction to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Campbelltown Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–28
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $23–28
- Phone
- +61 2 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
Bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
Bus from Addison St Before Mary St to University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Wollongong to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shellharbour to Sydney (SYD)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.
Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Wolli Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Shellharbour to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5412+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shellharbour and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.