There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Wollongong (Station) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
3h 20m$45–65Drive 228.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Canberra to Wollongong (Station)car 228.6 km
2h 43m$41–59Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 48m$51–82Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
3h 52m$258–488
Canberra to Wollongong (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Wollongong (Station) is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Wollongong (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jolimont Centre and arriving at Wollongong Station, Station St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Wollongong (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Campbelltown Station and Wolli Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Canberra and Wollongong (Station) is 229 km. The road distance is 228.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Wollongong (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $65.
The bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Canberra to Wollongong (Station) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Jolimont Centre station.
Canberra to Wollongong (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Wollongong (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Wollongong (Station), NSW, Australia?
Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St twice daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Wollongong Station via Campbelltown Station and Wolli Creek Station in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- 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 Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Wollongong (Station) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.
Canberra to Wollongong (Station) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Wollongong (Station) is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Canberra to Wollongong (Station).
There are 337+ hotels available in Wollongong (Station).






