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How to get fromLaunceston to Wollongongby plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Launceston to Wollongong by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LST - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    3h 23m
    $168–539

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop Abus bus 705
    2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from North Shore Station/Station St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Cbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus bus 887
    30h 13m
    $131–306

Launceston to Wollongong by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Launceston to Wollongong.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,004.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Launceston to Wollongong. However, you can take the taxi to Launceston (LST) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Crown St After Keira St via Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A, Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal, Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong, North Shore Station/Station St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, and Campbelltown Station, Stand D in around 30h 13m.

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