How to travel from Geraldton to Shoal Bay, Australia
The distance between Geraldton and Shoal Bay is around 3,900km (2,423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Geraldton 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 → Geraldton if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Geraldton (GET) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time6h 55m
- Typical costA$1,300($875)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration3 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$935($630)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geraldton and Shoal Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geraldton to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$935 ($630) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,300 ($875).
The distance between Geraldton and Shoal Bay is around 3,900km (2,423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,598km (2,235 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Geraldton and Shoal Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geraldton to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$1,300 ($875).
The cheapest way to travel between Geraldton and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$935 ($630) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geraldton and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 8hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geraldton and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 8hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geraldton to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 8hrs.
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 Geraldton and Shoal Bay. The distance is around 4,245km (2,638 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geraldton to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$1,300 ($875).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geraldton and Shoal Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 8hrs | A$1,300($875) | hourly | 4,647km (2,888 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 9h 50m | A$955($640) | hourly | 3,900km (2,423 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 13h | A$935($630) | once a week | 4,620km (2,871 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$800($540) | on demand | 4,245km (2,638 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geraldton and Shoal Bay
Airlines
Qantas
FlyPelican
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Integrity Coach Lines
Airports near Shoal Bay
The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Shoal Bay
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 163km (101 miles) from Shoal Bay