The distance between Daylesford and Shoal Bay is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Daylesford to Shoal Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Shoal Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($67) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).
The distance between Daylesford and Shoal Bay is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 893km (555 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Daylesford and Shoal Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Shoal Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Shoal Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Woodend, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta, Hornsby Station Stand F and Newcastle Interchange Stand C. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.
V/Line, Firefly Express, Transport for NSW and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Daylesford and Shoal Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Daylesford and Shoal Bay. The distance is around 1,081km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Shoal Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | A$410($275) | 5 times a week | 992km (616 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 45m | A$290($195) | 5 times a week | 1,059km (658 miles) |
Bus | 17h 15m | A$100($67) | 4 times a week | 1,221km (758 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 2 similar | 17h 20m | A$110($75) | 5 times a week | 1,287km (800 miles) |
Train and Bus | 17h 20m | A$110($75) | 5 times a week | 1,285km (798 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus | 18h 10m | A$180($120) | 5 times a week | 1,283km (797 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | A$205($140) | on demand | 1,081km (672 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.