How to travel from Perth to Shoal Bay, Australia
The distance between Perth and Shoal Bay is around 3,532km (2,195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth 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 → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$830($555)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration3 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$840($565)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Shoal Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$605 ($405) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$830 ($555).
The distance between Perth and Shoal Bay is around 3,532km (2,195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,396km (2,110 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Perth and Shoal Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$830 ($555).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$605 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 6h 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 Perth and Shoal Bay. The distance is around 3,973km (2,469 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$830 ($555).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Shoal Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | A$830($555) | hourly | 3,594km (2,233 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 9hrs | A$605($405) | hourly | 3,532km (2,195 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 7h | A$840($565) | once a week | 4,181km (2,598 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$750($505) | on demand | 3,973km (2,469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Shoal Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
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