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How to get fromMelbourne to Illawarraby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Illawarra by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    5h 21m
    $156–355

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Moss Vale Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leighton Gardens, Argyle St to Albion Park Station, Coach Stopbus bus 751 / ...
    11h 58m
    $68–241

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Goulburnbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Goulburn to Albion Parkbus bus
    12h 17m
    $122–143

  4. Drive 792 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Illawarracar car 792 km
    8h 37m
    $143–206

  5. 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 49m
    $132–304

  6. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Albion Parkbus bus
    13h 18m
    $146–279

Melbourne to Illawarra by train and bus

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Illawarra.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 820.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Illawarra, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Warilla Grove Shops, Shellharbour Rd via Goulburn, Albion Park, and Terry St Opp O'Gorman St in around 12h 17m.

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