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How to get fromMelbourne Central Station to Wollongongby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Wollongong by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    4h 47m
    $153–351

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Campbelltown Station, Stand Cbus bus 6406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus bus 887
    13h 19m
    $67–93

  3. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Canberrabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    12h 6m
    $131–204

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Campbelltown Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus bus 887
    13h 8m
    $74–256

  5. Drive 803.5 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Wollongongcar car 803.5 km
    8h 43m
    $143–206

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $134–346

Melbourne Central Station to Wollongong by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station to Wollongong Station, Station St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Jolimont Centre in around 12h 6m.

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