What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Illawarra?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Illawarra is to train which costs $20 - $27 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle to Illawarra?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Illawarra is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Illawarra?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Illawarra. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Shellharbour Rd After Veronica St via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Illawarra?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Illawarra station. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Interchange and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Illawarra?

The distance between Newcastle and Illawarra is 266 km. The road distance is 243.8 km.

How do I travel from Newcastle to Illawarra without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Illawarra without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $20 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle to Illawarra?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Newcastle to Illawarra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Illawarra bus from?

Newcastle to Illawarra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Illawarra train from?

Newcastle to Illawarra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Newcastle Interchange station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Illawarra?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Illawarra is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $20 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Newcastle to Illawarra bus arrive?

Newcastle to Illawarra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Illawarra train arrive?

Newcastle to Illawarra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Illawarra?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Illawarra is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Newcastle to Illawarra.

Where can I stay near Illawarra?

There are 335+ hotels available in Illawarra.

Newcastle to Illawarra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Illawarra by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Central Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 51m
$20–27
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus 15Cn / ...
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
5h 59m
$19–30
Drive 243.8 km
1. Drive from Newcastle to Illawarracar 243.8 km
3h 12m
$44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
6h 30m
$54–97

Newcastle to Illawarra by train and bus

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Newcastle, NSW, Australia and Illawarra, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Newcastle Interchange to Shellharbour Rd After Veronica St via Central Station, Wollongong Station, and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle to Shellharbour Rd After Veronica St via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 6h 30m.

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