How to travel from Shoal Bay to Echuca, Australia
The distance between Shoal Bay and Echuca is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Echuca 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 Echuca → Shoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costA$400($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station then Albury station and then to Echuca.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$110($74)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station and then to Benalla Station Platform 2 then take the bus to Echuca.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$100($66)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Echuca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Echuca by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$100 ($66) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$580 ($390).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Echuca is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Shoal Bay and Echuca by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Echuca is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$580 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Echuca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$100 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Echuca. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Echuca. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Echuca. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Echuca. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Albury station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.
Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Echuca. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Echuca. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to Echuca. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Echuca is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 172km (107 miles) from Echuca. Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) and Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) 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 Shoal Bay and Echuca. The distance is around 982km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Echuca is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$400 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Echuca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 30m | A$400($270) | 6 times a week | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | A$580($390) | once daily | 966km (600 miles) |
| Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane | 7h 35m | A$445($300) | once daily | 1,021km (635 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 8h 35m | A$280($190) | 6 times a week | 1,145km (711 miles) |
Bus | 15h 10m | A$110($74) | 4 times a week | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 14h 15m | A$100($66) | once daily | 1,108km (689 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 14h 20m | A$105($70) | once daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 15h 60m | A$145($100) | 6 times a week | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Drive | 10h 40m | A$185($125) | on demand | 982km (610 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shoal Bay and Echuca
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Link Airways
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
V/Line
Firefly Express
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Echuca
The following major airports near Echuca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Echuca
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Echuca
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Echuca