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How to get fromSouth West Rocks to Wollongongby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Wollongong by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    10h 33m
    $47–207

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus bus Pm2
    11h 40m
    $61–93

  3. Drive  521.3 km

    1. Drive from South West Rocks to Wollongongcar car 521.3 km
    5h 52m
    $110–159

  4. Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    4. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    6h 28m
    $208–398

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    11h 48m
    $73–113

  6. Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    4. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $243–587

South West Rocks to Wollongong by bus, foot, and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gregory St At Belle OConnor St to Wollongong Station via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, and Central Station in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Wollongong via Kemp St Before Tozer St, Kempsey Station, Coach Stop, and Central Station in around 11h 40m.

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