What is the cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour?

The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour is to train and line 53 bus which costs $14 - $23 and takes 3h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour?

The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Hornsby and Shellharbour?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to Shellharbour. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station, Stand B and arriving at Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Hornsby to Shellharbour?

The distance between Hornsby and Shellharbour is 135 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.

How do I travel from Hornsby to Shellharbour without a car?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour without a car is to train and line 53 bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $14 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Shellharbour bus from?

Hornsby to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Where does the Hornsby to Shellharbour bus arrive?

Hornsby to Shellharbour bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Can I drive from Hornsby to Shellharbour?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Shellharbour is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Hornsby to Shellharbour.

Where can I stay near Shellharbour?

There are 633+ hotels available in Shellharbour.

Hornsby to Shellharbour - 3 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hornsby to Shellharbour by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 53 bus
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1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Redfern Stationtrain T9
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public Schoolbus 53
3h 35m
$15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
5h 4m
$18–26
Drive 118.6 km
1. Drive from Hornsby to Shellharbourcar 118.6 km
1h 40m
$25–36

Hornsby to Shellharbour by train and bus

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Distance: 135.3 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Shellharbour, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Mary St Opp Shellharbour Public School via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 4m.

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