There are 4 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Shell Cove by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Martin Place Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
2h 17m$8–11Bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Thirroul Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli Stbus 90
- Take the bus from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvdbus 53
4h 9m$15–25Drive 103.6 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Shell Covecar 103.6 km
1h 30m$22–31Train via Wolli Creek Station
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Shellharbour Junctiontrain Sco
2h 32m$29–35
Sydney CBD to Shell Cove by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Shell Cove is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Shell Cove is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Shell Cove. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library and Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Martin Place Station station and arriving at Shellharbour Junction. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Shell Cove is 110 km. The road distance is 103.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Shell Cove without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $8 - $11.
The train from Martin Place Station to Shellharbour Junction takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.
Sydney CBD to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Sydney CBD to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Martin Place Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Shell Cove is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Shell Cove, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Martin Place Station to Shellharbour Junction hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd via Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl, Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Thirroul Station, Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library, and Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Martin Place Station to Shellharbour Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Shellharbour Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Thirroul Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 02 4243 8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dions Bus Service
Bus from Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Dions Bus Service
- Phone
- (02) 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Charters
Bus from Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Premier Charters
- Phone
- +61 2 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
Bus from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St to Southern Cross Bvd After Cove Bvd
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Premier Illawarra
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Shell Cove bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Thirroul Station.
Sydney CBD to Shell Cove train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Shellharbour Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Shell Cove is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Sydney CBD to Shell Cove.
There are 663+ hotels available in Shell Cove.