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How to get fromWollongong to Aucklandby train, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wollongong to Auckland by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Auckland

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    7h 51m
    $376–908

  2. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane SYD - WRE
    3. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    12h 17m
    $232–943

  3. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    9h 21m
    $386–1,275

  4. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CBR - AKL
    12h 27m
    $524–955

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,256.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wollongong to Auckland. However, you can take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, then take the bus to Auckland - Central. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), take the taxi to Hamilton - Central, then take the bus to Auckland - Central.

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