There are 4 ways to get from Wollongong to Branxton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newcastle
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Branxton Stationtrain Hun
5h 56m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 43Sc
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station Stbus 2303 / ...
6h 49m$27–41Drive 242.8 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Branxtoncar 242.8 km
2h 57m$53–76Train
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Maitland Stationtrain 223 / ...
6h 11m$29–177
Wollongong to Branxton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Branxton is to train via Newcastle which costs $22 - $35 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Branxton is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong station to Branxton. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station, Station St and arriving at Bridge St At Fleet St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Maitland Station, Railway St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Branxton station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Branxton Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Wollongong and Branxton is 297 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Branxton without a car is to train via Newcastle which takes 5h 56m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Wollongong to Branxton, including transfers.
Wollongong to Branxton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.
Wollongong to Branxton train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Branxton is to train via Newcastle which takes 5h 56m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Branxton, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Branxton Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Bridge St At Fleet St via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Maitland Station, Station St, and Maitland Station, Railway St in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Branxton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–26
- First Class
- $28–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Maitland Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Wollongong to Branxton bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Wollongong to Branxton train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Branxton is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Wollongong to Branxton.
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