There are 6 ways to get from Armidale to Wollongong by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Armidale, train
best- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
4h 1m$230–637Train via Toronto
cheapest- Take the train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Fassifern Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
11h 37m$48–75Train
- Take the train from Armidale Station to Central Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
10h 55m$49–73Bus
- Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2404 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 43Sc
12h 1m$50–75Drive 544.3 km
- Drive from Armidale to Wollongongcar 544.3 km
6h 42m$117–169Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airportbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CFS - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
6h 55m$298–526
Armidale to Wollongong by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Wollongong is to train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Wollongong is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Beardy St Opp Armidale Central and arriving at Wollongong Station, Station St via Armidale Station, Coach Stop and Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Armidale station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Armidale Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Armidale and Wollongong is 465 km. The road distance is 544.3 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Armidale to Wollongong, including transfers.
Armidale to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
Armidale to Wollongong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Armidale Station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Wollongong is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Niagara St After Donnelly St to Wollongong Station via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Armidale Station, and Central Station in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beardy St Opp Armidale Central to Wollongong Station, Station St via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–420
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–380
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Fassifern Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Armidale Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $60–90
Train from Armidale Station to Fassifern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Armidale to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Armidale to Wollongong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Wollongong is 544 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Armidale to Wollongong.
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