The distance between Albury and Shoal Bay is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albury to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shoal Bay → Albury if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Albury (ABX) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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Take the bus to Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Albury to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).
The distance between Albury and Shoal Bay is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 610km (379 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Albury and Shoal Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albury to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Albury and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Shoal Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Albury and Shoal Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Shoal Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Shoal Bay. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | A$380($255) | hourly | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 55m | A$230($155) | hourly | 699km (434 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | A$79($53) | 4 times a week | 769km (478 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12hrs | A$110($75) | once daily | 856km (532 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 15m | A$74($50) | once daily | 868km (539 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | A$140($95) | on demand | 739km (459 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.