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How to get fromBalmain to Wollongongby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Balmain to Wollongong by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    2h 27m
    $11–15
  2. Train via Darling St At Church St

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    2h 30m
    $10–13
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain train T8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus bus 887
    3h 20m
    $17–23
  4. Drive  79.9 km

    1. Drive from Balmain to Wollongongcar car 79.9 km
    1h 8m
    $15–21
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Wollongongtaxi taxi 79.9 km
    1h 8m
    $220–270
  6. Line 433 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus bus 433
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus bus Pm2
    3h 30m
    $27–39

Balmain to Wollongong by tram and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Wollongong Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Wollongong via Pitt St Before Hay St and Central Station in around 3h 30m.

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