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

The cheapest way to get from Illawarra to Sydney is to train which costs $10 - $14 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Illawarra to Sydney is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Illawarra and Sydney?

No, there is no direct bus from Illawarra to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Shellharbour Rd After Barnes St and arriving at Central Station via Wollongong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Illawarra and Sydney?

No, there is no direct train from Illawarra station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Oak Flats Station and arriving at Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Illawarra to Sydney?

The distance between Illawarra and Sydney is 111 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Illawarra to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $10 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Illawarra to Sydney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illawarra to Sydney bus from?

Illawarra to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Shellharbour Rd After Barnes St station.

Where do I catch the Illawarra to Sydney train from?

Illawarra to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Oak Flats Station.

Train or bus from Illawarra to Sydney?

The best way to get from Illawarra to Sydney is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Illawarra to Sydney bus arrive?

Illawarra to Sydney bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Where does the Illawarra to Sydney train arrive?

Illawarra to Sydney train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Illawarra to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Illawarra to Sydney is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Illawarra to Sydney.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

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Illawarra to Sydney - 4 ways to travel via train, line 51 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Illawarra to Sydney by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Oak Flats Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2h 44m
$10–14
Line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shellharbour Rd After Barnes St to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
3h 35m
$25–39
Drive 97.3 km
1. Drive from Illawarra to Sydneycar 97.3 km
1h 24m
$18–26
Line 51 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shellharbour Rd After Barnes St to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 37 / ...
2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Martin Place Stationtrain Sco
2h 47m
$10–14

Illawarra to Sydney by bus and train

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Distance: 110.9 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Intercity Trains operates a train from Oak Flats Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellharbour Rd After Barnes St to Central Station via Wollongong in around 3h 35m.

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