How to travel from Mollymook to Shoal Bay, Australia

The distance between Mollymook and Shoal Bay is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mollymook to Shoal Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd, plane

Take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$345($235)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$64($43)
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$61($41)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shoal Bay.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance424km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mollymook and Shoal Bay

There are several options for getting from Mollymook to Shoal Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 8h 60m. 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$345 ($235).

The distance between Mollymook and Shoal Bay is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (205 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Mollymook and Shoal Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mollymook to Shoal Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$345 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Mollymook and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mollymook and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) 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 Mollymook and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mollymook 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 9hrs.

Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Mollymook and Shoal Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mollymook to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd then fly from Moruya (MYA) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 7h 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 Mollymook and Shoal Bay. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mollymook to Shoal Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$61 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mollymook and Shoal Bay

Transport options from Mollymook to Shoal Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Princes Hwy At Broulee Rd, plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
A$345($235)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 20m
A$240($160)
once daily629km (391 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
A$195($130)
twice daily402km (250 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 15m
A$255($170)
once daily561km (349 miles)
Bus
9hrs
A$64($43)
once daily466km (290 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8hrs
A$61($41)
twice daily456km (283 miles)
Bus to Albion Park Rail, train8h 60m
A$52($35)
once daily463km (288 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
A$80($54)
on demand424km (263 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