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How to get fromSydney to Wollongongby plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane YQY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $2,254–7,567

  2. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sydney to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane YHZ - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus
    39h
    $1,226–4,065

  3. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane YHZ - SYD
    3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    33h 41m
    $1,504–2,327

  4. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane YQY - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    2d 7h
    $2,849–9,563

  5. Fly Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane YQY - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus
    2d 6h
    $2,876–9,605

Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,145.3 km
  • Duration: 2d 1h

What companies run services between Sydney, NS, Canada and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Wollongong. However, you can take the taxi to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Halifax Airport NS, walk to Halifax-Airport-YHZ airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station.

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