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How to get fromManchester to Wollongongby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Wollongong by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MAN - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    27h 28m
    $883–1,345

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LHR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    28h 39m
    $871–2,069

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHX - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    27h 22m
    $1,085–2,144

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LGW - SYD
    4. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    28h 17m
    $922–1,971

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane EDI - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    30h 17m
    $1,120–2,052

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MAN - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus
    31h 53m
    $1,053–3,083

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane LHR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus
    33h 50m
    $1,291–2,807

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane LHR - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    42h 43m
    $1,163–3,266

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration23h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$741Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,102.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 28m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Wollongong. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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.

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