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How to get fromPerth to Wollongongby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Wollongong by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PER - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $320–837

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    3d 18h
    $869–11,500

  3. Drive  3,757.1 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Wollongongcar car 3,757.1 km
    40h
    $686–990

  4. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PER - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus
    10h 4m
    $470–925

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    3d 22h
    $665–9,850

Perth to Wollongong by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$869Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,365.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Perth to Wollongong Station via Central Station in around 3d 18h.

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