What is the cheapest way to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong is to bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Southern Highlands and Wollongong?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop station and arriving at Wollongong Station, Station St station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Southern Highlands and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Southern Highlands station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Campbelltown Station and Wolli Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Southern Highlands to Wollongong?

The distance between Southern Highlands and Wollongong is 76 km. The road distance is 73.1 km.

How do I travel from Southern Highlands to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $9 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong?

The bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Wollongong Station, Station St takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Southern Highlands to Wollongong bus from?

Southern Highlands to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where do I catch the Southern Highlands to Wollongong train from?

Southern Highlands to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Bowral Station.

Train or bus from Southern Highlands to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $9 - $14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Southern Highlands to Wollongong bus arrive?

Southern Highlands to Wollongong bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Where does the Southern Highlands to Wollongong train arrive?

Southern Highlands to Wollongong train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Campbelltown Station.

Can I drive from Southern Highlands to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Southern Highlands to Wollongong is 73 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Southern Highlands to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 336+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Southern Highlands to Wollongong - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southern Highlands to Wollongong by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 749
1h 45m
$9–14
Train
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain T8
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
3h 28m
$32–58
Drive 73.1 km
1. Drive from Southern Highlands to Wollongongcar 73.1 km
53 min
$14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southern Highlands to Wollongongtaxi 73.1 km
53 min
$200–250

Southern Highlands to Wollongong by bus

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Distance: 76.3 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Wollongong Station, Station St twice daily. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bowral Station to Wollongong Station via Campbelltown Station and Wolli Creek Station in around 3h 28m.

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