What is the cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Illawarra?

The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Illawarra is to train and line 57 bus which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hornsby to Illawarra?

The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Illawarra is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Hornsby and Illawarra?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to Illawarra. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station, Stand B and arriving at Shellharbour Rd After Veronica St via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Hornsby to Illawarra?

The distance between Hornsby and Illawarra is 133 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.

How do I travel from Hornsby to Illawarra without a car?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Illawarra without a car is to train and line 57 bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $14 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Hornsby to Illawarra?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Hornsby to Illawarra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Illawarra bus from?

Hornsby to Illawarra bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Where does the Hornsby to Illawarra bus arrive?

Hornsby to Illawarra bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Can I drive from Hornsby to Illawarra?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Illawarra is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Hornsby to Illawarra.

Where can I stay near Illawarra?

There are 647+ hotels available in Illawarra.

Hornsby to Illawarra - 3 ways to travel via train, line 57 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hornsby to Illawarra by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 57 bus
best
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Redfern Stationtrain T9
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Shellharbour Rd After Veronica Stbus 51 / ...
3h 20m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
5h 1m
$32–53
Drive 115.1 km
1. Drive from Hornsby to Illawarracar 115.1 km
1h 37m
$21–30

Hornsby to Illawarra by train and bus

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Distance: 132.7 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Hornsby, NSW, Australia and Illawarra, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Shellharbour Rd After Veronica St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 1m.

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