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

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train
    4h 10m
    $187–457

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    36h 30m
    $218–5,164

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus bus Pm2
    42h 52m
    $302–548

  4. Drive 2,129.8 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Wollongongcar car 2,129.8 km
    24h 34m
    $378–545

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    46h 4m
    $397–879

Townsville to Wollongong by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration36h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,764.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Wollongong Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 36h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Wollongong via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Central Station in around 42h 52m.

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