How to get from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour by bus and train?

From Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour by bus and train

To get from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 271 bus from Warringah Rd opp Laurel Ch station to QVB, York St, Stand E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 53 bus from Wollongong Station, Station St station to Little Park, Wollongong St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Forestville (NSW) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shellharbour on the Moovit app.

188min
Bus - 271271
Train - SCO
Bus - 5353
Walk to Shellharbour
Leaves from Warringah Rd opp Laurel Ch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forestville (NSW)
  • 2
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    QVB York St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand E
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Wollongong via Wolli Creek
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Stockland Shellhbr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Park, Wollongong St
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shellharbour
    Walk to
    Shellharbour
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour by bus and train via 270, SCO and 53

To get from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 270 bus from Warringah Rd opp Laurel Ch station to QVB, York St, Stand E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 53 bus from Wollongong Station, Station St station to Little Park, Wollongong St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Forestville (NSW) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shellharbour on the Moovit app.

196min
Bus - 270270
Train - SCO
Bus - 5353
Walk to Shellharbour
Leaves from Warringah Rd opp Laurel Ch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forestville (NSW)
  • 2
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    QVB York St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand E
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Wollongong via Wolli Creek
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Stockland Shellhbr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Park, Wollongong St
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shellharbour
    Walk to
    Shellharbour
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour

The distance between Forestville (NSW), Sydney and Shellharbour, Sydney is approximately 121.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour 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 schedule from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour

To check the bus and train schedule from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forestville (NSW)) and destination (Shellharbour), 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour by bus and train via 270, SCO and 53

To get from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 270 bus from Warringah Rd opp Laurel Ch station to QVB, York St, Stand E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 53 bus from Wollongong Station, Station St station to Little Park, Wollongong St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Forestville (NSW) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shellharbour on the Moovit app.

196min
Bus - 270270
Train - SCO
Bus - 5353
Walk to Shellharbour
Leaves from Warringah Rd opp Laurel Ch

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forestville (NSW)
  • 2
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    QVB York St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand E
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    340 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Wollongong via Wolli Creek
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Stockland Shellhbr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Little Park, Wollongong St
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shellharbour
    Walk to
    Shellharbour
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 271, Train line SCO, Bus line 53.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 270, Train line SCO, Bus line 53.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forestville (NSW) and Shellharbour in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour in Sydney?

    The 271 bus line goes from QVB York St station near Forestville (NSW) to QVB, York St, Stand E station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till QVB, York St, Stand E station near Shellharbour in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forestville (NSW) to Shellharbour in Sydney by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Forestville (NSW) and Shellharbour in Sydney by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forestville (NSW) to get to Shellharbour in Sydney?

    Get on the 271 bus from the QVB York St stop near Forestville (NSW) in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forestville (NSW) and Shellharbour in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the QVB, York St, Stand E stop, which is closest to Shellharbour in Sydney.

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