There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Bowral by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain Shl
2h 51m$31–70Drive 84.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Bowralcar 84.4 km
1h 5m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Parkes St Opp Charles Harper Park to Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Librarybus 2
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus 756
3h 47m$18–28
Helensburgh to Bowral by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Bowral is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Parkes St Opp Charles Harper Park and arriving at Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh station to Bowral station. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Station and arriving at Bowral Station via Wolli Creek Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Bowral is 157 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Bowral without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Helensburgh to Bowral, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Bowral bus services, operated by Premier Charters, depart from Parkes St Opp Charles Harper Park station.
Helensburgh to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Helensburgh Station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Bowral is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $28 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Station to Bowral Station via Wolli Creek Station and Campbelltown Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkes St Opp Charles Harper Park to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library, Thirroul Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Helensburgh Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Helensburgh Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–25
- First Class
- $23–35
- Phone
- (02) 4271 1322
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Charters
Bus from Parkes St Opp Charles Harper Park to Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Premier Charters
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Parkes St Opp Charles Harper Park to Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Bowral Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Bowral bus services, operated by Premier Charters, arrive at Lawrence Hargrave Dr Opp Thirroul Comm Centre And Library station.
Helensburgh to Bowral train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Wolli Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Bowral is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Helensburgh to Bowral.
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