How to travel from Jindabyne to Shoal Bay, Australia

The distance between Jindabyne and Shoal Bay is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Jindabyne 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.

👋 Also check out Shoal BayJindabyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$100($68)
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Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train

Take the bus to Canberra Station Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
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Drive

Drive to Shoal Bay.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance645km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jindabyne and Shoal Bay

There are several options for getting from Jindabyne to Shoal Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$79 ($53) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Jindabyne and Shoal Bay is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Jindabyne and Shoal Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jindabyne to Shoal Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Jindabyne and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$79 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jindabyne and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jindabyne and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jindabyne to Shoal Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Tudor St After Parry St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Jindabyne and Shoal Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jindabyne to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Canberra Airport then fly from Canberra (CBR) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Jindabyne and Shoal Bay. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jindabyne to Shoal Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jindabyne and Shoal Bay

Transport options from Jindabyne to Shoal Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$215($145)
twice daily592km (368 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 40m
A$305($205)
twice daily655km (407 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
A$100($68)
once daily694km (431 miles)
Bus to Canberra Station, Coach Stop, train + 1 similar
10h 40m
A$79($53)
6 times a week724km (450 miles)
Bus and Train10h 40m
A$89($60)
twice daily699km (435 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
A$120($82)
on demand645km (401 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