What is the cheapest way to get from Maitland to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Wollongong is to bus and train which costs $24 - $40 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maitland to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Maitland to Wollongong is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Maitland and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Wollongong via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Maitland and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Maitland to Wollongong?

The distance between Maitland and Wollongong is 273 km. The road distance is 230.6 km.

How do I travel from Maitland to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Maitland to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $27 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Maitland to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Maitland to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Wollongong bus from?

Maitland to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the Maitland to Wollongong train from?

Maitland to Wollongong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.

Train or bus from Maitland to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Maitland to Wollongong is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $27 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Maitland to Wollongong bus arrive?

Maitland to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Maitland to Wollongong train arrive?

Maitland to Wollongong train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Maitland to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Wollongong is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Maitland to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 336+ hotels available in Wollongong.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Maitland to Wollongong by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain 34 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
4h 33m
$28–157
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus
2. Take the train from Wynyard Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
6h 49m
$24–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3208 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
5h 20m
$36–57
Drive 230.6 km
1. Drive from Maitland to Wollongongcar 230.6 km
2h 57m
$42–60

Maitland to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 273.2 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Maitland Station to Wollongong Station via Central Station in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Wollongong via Central Station in around 5h 20m.

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