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

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Wollongong by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 29m
    $155–491

  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 2m
    $67–93

  3. 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
    12h 4m
    $86–242

  4. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Canberrabus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    12h 20m
    $149–289

  5. Drive  803.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Wollongongcar car 803.7 km
    8h 43m
    $146–210

  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 2m
    $139–545

Melbourne to Wollongong by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Wollongong Station, Station St via Jolimont Centre in around 12h 20m.

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