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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Wollongong by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    4h 36m
    $138–437

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    16h 25m
    $77–259

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    19h 29m
    $139–226

  4. Drive 980.1 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Wollongongcar car 980.1 km
    10h 40m
    $177–256

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $102–334

  6. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $112–356

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus bus Pm2
    21h
    $173–365

Brisbane to Wollongong by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Wollongong Station via Central Station in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane to Wollongong via Central Station in around 21h.

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