There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
2h 5m$28–34Drive 94.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Covecar 94.8 km
1h 19m$18–25Bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongongbus Pm2
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvdbus 53
2h 50m$27–38Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney (SYD) to Shell Cove94.8 km
1h 19m
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Shellharbour Junction via Wolli Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shell Cove is 102 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $27 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Sydney International Airport station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wolli Creek Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $27 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Shell Cove, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Wolli Creek Station to Shellharbour Junction every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Wollongong Station, Station St in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Shellharbour Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Wollongong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 2 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney (SYD) to Shell Cove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Wollongong station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Shellharbour Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shell Cove.
There are 657+ hotels available in Shell Cove.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shell Cove. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.