There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Tuggerah Stationtrain Ccn
2h 21m$30–39Train, line 21 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand B to Bateau Bay Rd At Bias Avbus 21
2h 33m$12–18Bus, line 21 bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand B to Bateau Bay Rd At Bias Avbus 21
3h 33m$14–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Shelly Beach103.1 km
1h 23mDrive 103.1 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beachcar 103.1 km
1h 23m$19–27Train, line 23 bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand B to Lindsay St At Bonnieview Stbus 23
2h 58m$29–38
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach is to train and line 21 bus which costs $12 - $19 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Bateau Bay Rd At Bias Av via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Shelly Beach station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Tuggerah Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shelly Beach is 117 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs $14 - $23 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Shelly Beach, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Tuggerah Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Bateau Bay Rd At Bias Av via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station, Stand B in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Tuggerah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand B to Bateau Bay Rd At Bias Av
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand B to Bateau Bay Rd At Bias Av
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand B to Lindsay St At Bonnieview St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Shelly Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Gosford Station, Stand G.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Tuggerah Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Shelly Beach.
There are 1183+ hotels available in Shelly Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Shelly Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






