How to travel from Shoal Bay to Mollymook, Australia

The distance between Shoal Bay and Mollymook is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Mollymook 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 Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Moruya (MYA) then take the bus to Princes Hwy Opp Wason St.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1 and then to Ulladulla.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$64($43)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station and then to Kiama Station then take the bus to Ulladulla.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$64($43)
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Drive

Drive to Mollymook.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance424km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Mollymook

There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Mollymook by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$64 ($43) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($275).

The distance between Shoal Bay and Mollymook 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 Shoal Bay and Mollymook 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 Shoal Bay to Mollymook is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$405 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Mollymook, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$64 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Mollymook. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Moruya (MYA) then take the bus to Princes Hwy Opp Wason St. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Mollymook. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Mollymook. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Central Station Forecourt Coach Bay 1. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Mollymook. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 15m 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 Mollymook. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Canberra (CBR) then take the bus to Promenade Plaza Orient St and then to Princes Hwy Opp Wason St. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Mollymook is Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Mollymook. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Shoal Bay and Mollymook. The distance is around 424km (264 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 Shoal Bay to Mollymook is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$64 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Mollymook

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Mollymook
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane + 3 similar
4h 35m
A$405($275)
twice daily505km (314 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 55m
A$240($160)
once daily629km (391 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
A$195($130)
once daily402km (250 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 5m
A$255($175)
twice daily560km (348 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
A$64($43)
4 times a week459km (285 miles)
Bus and Train
8hrs
A$64($43)
once daily456km (283 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
A$80($54)
on demand424km (264 miles)

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Airports near Mollymook

The following major airports near Mollymook offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Mollymook
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Mollymook
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Mollymook