What is the cheapest way to get from East Maitland to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from East Maitland to Wollongong is to train via Hamilton Station which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Maitland to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from East Maitland to Wollongong is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between East Maitland and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from East Maitland to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Brisbane St Before High St and arriving at Wollongong via Maitland Station, Station St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between East Maitland and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from East Maitland station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Street Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Hamilton Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from East Maitland to Wollongong?

The distance between East Maitland and Wollongong is 270 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.

How do I travel from East Maitland to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from East Maitland to Wollongong without a car is to train via Hamilton Station which takes 5h 45m and costs $22 - $35.

How long does it take to get from East Maitland to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from East Maitland to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Maitland to Wollongong bus from?

East Maitland to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the East Maitland to Wollongong train from?

East Maitland to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.

Train or bus from East Maitland to Wollongong?

The best way to get from East Maitland to Wollongong is to train via Hamilton Station which takes 5h 45m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the East Maitland to Wollongong bus arrive?

East Maitland to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the East Maitland to Wollongong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Maitland to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between East Maitland to Wollongong is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from East Maitland to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 335+ hotels available in Wollongong.

East Maitland to Wollongong - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Maitland to Wollongong by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hamilton Station
best
1. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 45m
$23–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus
2. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
6h 36m
$24–39
Drive 230.9 km
1. Drive from East Maitland to Wollongongcar 230.9 km
2h 48m
$41–60
Train
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 51m
$31–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
6h 57m
$40–63

East Maitland to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 269.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between East Maitland, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Victoria Street Station to Wollongong Station via Hamilton Station and Central Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brisbane St Before High St to Wollongong via Maitland Station, Railway St, Maitland Station, Station St, and Central Station in around 6h 57m.

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