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How to get fromAdelaide to Wollongongby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Adelaide to Wollongong by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ADL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    4h 48m
    $160–308

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    23h 10m
    $62–252

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus bus 887
    24h 29m
    $211–624

  4. Drive 1,297.6 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Wollongongcar car 1,297.6 km
    14h 28m
    $234–337

  5. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane ADL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus
    7h 52m
    $302–626

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train Adl-Syd 2026
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    2d 15h
    $406–7,100

Adelaide to Wollongong by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Wollongong Station, Station St via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, and Jolimont Centre in around 23h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Parklands to Wollongong Station via Central Station in around 2d 15h.

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