How to get from Ilford to Shell Cove by bus and train?

Ilford to Shell Cove - Bus Timetable

The 546 bus from Ilford to Shell Cove departs once a day at 16:51. The journey takes about 7 hr 12 min.

From Ilford to Shell Cove by bus and train

To get from Ilford to Shell Cove in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 546 bus from Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd station to Lithgow Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 428 train and finally take the SCO train from Central Station station to Shellharbour Junction Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 12 min. The bus and train schedule from Ilford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shell Cove on the Moovit app.

432min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 546546
Train - 428428
Train - SCO
Walk to Shell Cove
Leaves from Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - 428428
    Wait for train
    428
    Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    154 min
  • 7
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shellharbour Junction Station
    ID 2529218
    133 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shell Cove
    Walk to
    Shell Cove
    1.55 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Shell Cove

The distance between Ilford, Sydney and Shell Cove, Sydney is approximately 340.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 432 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Shell Cove by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Ilford to Shell Cove

To check the bus and train timetable from Ilford to Shell Cove using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ilford) and destination (Shell Cove), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Shell Cove?

    The fastest way takes 432 minutes, using Bus line 546, Train line 428, Train line SCO.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Shell Cove in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Shell Cove in Sydney?

    The 546 bus line goes from Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd station near Ilford to Lithgow Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lithgow Station near Shell Cove in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Shell Cove in Sydney by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilford and Shell Cove in Sydney by bus and train is about 7 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ilford to get to Shell Cove in Sydney?

    Get on the 546 bus from the Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd stop near Ilford in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ilford and Shell Cove in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Lithgow Station, which is closest to Shell Cove in Sydney.

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