What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong is to train which costs $16 - $23 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Macquarie and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie 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 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Macquarie and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Macquarie 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 44m.

How far is it from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong?

The distance between Lake Macquarie and Wollongong is 236 km. The road distance is 184 km.

How do I travel from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $16 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Wollongong bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Wollongong train from?

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

Train or bus from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $16 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Wollongong bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Wollongong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Wollongong is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Lake Macquarie to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 335+ hotels available in Wollongong.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Macquarie 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 44m
$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 40m
$35–57
Drive 184 km
1. Drive from Morisset to Wollongongcar 184 km
2h 18m
$33–48
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 46m
$23–31

Lake Macquarie to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 235.7 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Wollongong Station via Central Station in around 4h 44m. 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 40m.

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