What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Wollongong is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Wollongong is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Station St After High St and arriving at Crown St After Keira St via Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B and Campbelltown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Redfern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Penrith to Wollongong?

The distance between Penrith and Wollongong is 134 km. The road distance is 94.1 km.

How do I travel from Penrith to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $12 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Penrith to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Wollongong bus from?

Penrith to Wollongong bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Station St After High St.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Wollongong train from?

Penrith to Wollongong train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Penrith Station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Penrith to Wollongong is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can line 790 bus and line 845 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $23 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Penrith to Wollongong bus arrive?

Penrith to Wollongong bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C station.

Where does the Penrith to Wollongong train arrive?

Penrith to Wollongong train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Wollongong is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Penrith to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 335+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Penrith to Wollongong - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 790 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Penrith to Wollongong by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Redfern Stationtrain T1
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
2h 48m
$13–19
Line 790 bus, line 845 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Station St After High St to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 790
2. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
3h 36m
$17–22
Drive 94.1 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Wollongongcar 94.1 km
1h 23m
$17–25

Penrith to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 134.4 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Wollongong Station via Redfern Station in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station St After High St to Crown St After Keira St via Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, and Campbelltown Station, Stand D in around 3h 36m.

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