There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Illaroo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
3h 34m$64–84Drive 164.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Illaroocar 164.3 km
2h 22m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bomaderrybus Pm2
3h 52m$84–112Train via Martin Place Station
- Take the train from Martin Place Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
3h 50m$64–84Train, line 737 bus, taxi
- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain T8
- Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Kiama Station, Railway Pde to Bomaderry Stationbus 737
- Take the taxi from Bomaderry Station to Illarootaxi
4h 43m$85–108
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Illaroo is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Illaroo is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Illaroo. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bomaderry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Illaroo station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bomaderry Station via Kiama Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Sydney and Illaroo is 170 km. The road distance is 164.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Illaroo without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sydney to Illaroo, including transfers.
Sydney to Illaroo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Illaroo train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Illaroo is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Illaroo, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Kiama Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Bomaderry once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Martin Place Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bomaderry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Illaroo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Bomaderry station.
Sydney to Illaroo train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Kiama Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Illaroo is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Sydney to Illaroo.
There are 313+ hotels available in Illaroo.