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How to get fromWollongong to Bairnsdaleby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Wollongong to Bairnsdale by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus Coach
    11h 15m
    $54–105

  2. Bus via Batemans Bay (bay)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Batemans Baybus bus Pm2
    2. Take the bus from Orient St to Bairnsdalebus bus Coach
    13h 20m
    $40–88

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    18h 20m
    $83–274

  4. Drive 636.4 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Bairnsdalecar car 636.4 km
    8h 24m
    $113–164

  5. Train, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $163–364

  6. Train, fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane SYD - MIM
    3. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    10h 20m
    $249–400

  7. Train, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    11h 42m
    $263–538

  8. Train, fly to Moruya Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Moruya Airport (MYA)plane plane SYD - MYA
    3. Take the bus from Apex Park/Princes Hwy to Bairnsdalebus bus
    12h 32m
    $236–410

Wollongong to Bairnsdale by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Bairnsdale via Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wollongong Station to Bairnsdale Station via Central Station and Southern Cross Station in around 18h 20m.

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