How to travel from Mildura to Shoal Bay, Australia
The distance between Mildura and Shoal Bay is around 1,094km (680 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Mildura 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 → Mildura if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$380($255)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$135($90)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration18h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$125($85)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Shoal Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mildura 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$125 ($85) and will take around 18h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).
The distance between Mildura and Shoal Bay is around 1,094km (680 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 943km (586 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Mildura and Shoal Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mildura to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Shoal Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Tudor St After Parry St. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.
NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Mildura and Shoal Bay. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Mildura and Shoal Bay. The distance is around 1,197km (744 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Shoal Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | A$380($255) | 4 times a week | 1,351km (840 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 5m | A$570($385) | 4 times a week | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Bus | 18h 20m | A$135($90) | 4 times a week | 1,282km (796 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 18h 5m | A$125($85) | once daily | 1,315km (817 miles) |
| Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train | 20h 35m | A$175($115) | twice a week | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
| Bus to Swan Hill, train | 20h 55m | A$155($105) | 4 times a week | 1,420km (882 miles) |
Drive | 12h 60m | A$225($150) | on demand | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mildura and Shoal Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
V/Line
Firefly Express
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