How to travel from Shoal Bay to Strahan, Australia

The distance between Shoal Bay and Strahan is around 1,529km (950 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Strahan by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$435($290)
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3 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$540($360)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Strahan

There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Strahan by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($290).

The distance between Shoal Bay and Strahan is around 1,529km (950 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,209km (751 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Shoal Bay and Strahan by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Strahan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx A$435 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Strahan is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shoal Bay and Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Shoal Bay to Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Strahan is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$435 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Strahan

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Strahan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
8h 20m
A$435($290)
once daily1,529km (950 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane8h 45m
A$420($285)
once daily1,602km (996 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane10h 10m
A$505($340)
once daily1,775km (1,103 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane11h 25m
A$685($460)
once daily1,595km (991 miles)
Car and Ferry
24hrs
A$540($360)
twice daily1,703km (1,058 miles)

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Airports near Strahan

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

BWT
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Strahan
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Strahan
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
194km (121 miles) from Strahan