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How to get from Sydney to Shelly Beach by bus and train?

From Sydney to Shelly Beach by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Shelly Beach in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the 31 train from Central Station station to Casino Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the 640 bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St station to The Coast Rd opp Shelly Beach Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 hr 55 min.

1015min
Walk to train station
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Bus - 640640
Walk to Shelly Beach
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    695 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 24782
    73 min
  • 7
    Bus - 640640
    Wait for bus
    640
    River Tce at Burringbar St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Coast Rd opp Shelly Beach Rd
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shelly Beach
    Walk to
    Shelly Beach
    Shelly Beach Road
    720 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Shelly Beach by bus and train via 31, 161 and S514

To get from Sydney to Shelly Beach in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the 31 train from Central Station station to Casino Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the S514 bus from Bentinck St opp Ballina Coast High School station to Shelly Beach Rd after Norfolk Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 4 min.

1024min
Walk to train station
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Bus - S514S514
Walk to Shelly Beach
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    695 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 24782
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentinck St opp Ballina Coast High School
    ID 2478310
    870 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - S514S514
    Wait for bus
    S514
    School Bus - S514
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shelly Beach Rd after Norfolk Ave
    ID 2478249
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shelly Beach
    Walk to
    Shelly Beach
    Shelly Beach Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Shelly Beach

The distance between Sydney, Sydney and Shelly Beach, Sydney is approximately 877.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 1015 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Shelly Beach by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Shelly Beach, Sydney

Shelly Beach is located at Shelly Beach Road, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Grandview St before Suvla St.

Bus stations close to Shelly Beach:

  • Grandview St before Suvla St
  • East Ballina Cemetery, Suvla st
  • Sulva St at Shelly Beach Rd

Alternative route from Sydney to Shelly Beach by bus and train via 31, 161 and S514

To get from Sydney to Shelly Beach in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the 31 train from Central Station station to Casino Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the S514 bus from Bentinck St opp Ballina Coast High School station to Shelly Beach Rd after Norfolk Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 hr 4 min.

1024min
Walk to train station
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Bus - S514S514
Walk to Shelly Beach
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    695 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
    ID 24782
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentinck St opp Ballina Coast High School
    ID 2478310
    870 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - S514S514
    Wait for bus
    S514
    School Bus - S514
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shelly Beach Rd after Norfolk Ave
    ID 2478249
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shelly Beach
    Walk to
    Shelly Beach
    Shelly Beach Road
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Shelly Beach?

    The fastest way takes 1015 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 161, Bus line 640.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Shelly Beach?

    The alternative route takes 1024 minutes, using Bus line 31, Bus line 161, Bus line S514.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Shelly Beach in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 16 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Shelly Beach in Sydney?

    The 31 train line goes from Central Station station near Sydney to Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield station near Shelly Beach in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Shelly Beach in Sydney by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sydney and Shelly Beach in Sydney by train and bus is about 16 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Shelly Beach in Sydney?

    Get on the 31 train from the Central Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Shelly Beach in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield stop, which is closest to Shelly Beach in Sydney.

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