How to travel from Daylesford to Shoal Bay, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

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.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta then Newcastle Interchange Stand C and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($67)
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Train to Southern Cross, bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
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Drive

Drive to Shoal Bay.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance1,081km (672 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Shoal Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Shoal Bay

Transport options from Daylesford to Shoal Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
A$410($275)
5 times a week992km (616 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 45m
A$290($195)
5 times a week1,059km (658 miles)
Bus
17h 15m
A$100($67)
4 times a week1,221km (758 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 2 similar
17h 20m
A$110($75)
5 times a week1,287km (800 miles)
Train and Bus17h 20m
A$110($75)
5 times a week1,285km (798 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus18h 10m
A$180($120)
5 times a week1,283km (797 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
A$205($140)
on demand1,081km (672 miles)

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Airports near Shoal Bay

The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Shoal Bay
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Shoal Bay