What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wollongong is to train which costs $16 - $23 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wollongong is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff station to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station, Main Rd and arriving at Wollongong via Hornsby Station, Stand B and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wollongong?

The distance between Cardiff and Wollongong is 236 km. The road distance is 214.1 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $16 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Cardiff to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wollongong bus from?

Cardiff to Wollongong bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Cardiff Station, Main Rd.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wollongong train from?

Cardiff to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Cardiff Station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wollongong is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wollongong bus arrive?

Cardiff to Wollongong bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Wollongong train arrive?

Cardiff to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wollongong is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Cardiff to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 335+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Cardiff to Wollongong - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Wollongong by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
4h 39m
$17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N80 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
6h 41m
$35–57
Drive 214.1 km
1. Drive from Cardiff to Wollongongcar 214.1 km
2h 45m
$38–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
5h 45m
$23–31

Cardiff to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 235.7 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Wollongong Station via Central Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to Wollongong via George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, and Central Station in around 6h 41m.

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