There are 7 ways to get from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
4h 3m$101–333Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
18h 28m$80–262Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
17h 50m$133–332Drive 893.2 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Burleigh Headscar 893.2 km
9h 42m$159–229Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 12m$137–442Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
6h 59m$181–502Train, bus
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
18h 43m$119–171
Wollongong to Burleigh Heads by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads is to train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads. However, there are services departing from Wollongong and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Central Station and Johnston Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Burleigh Heads station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
The distance between Wollongong and Burleigh Heads is 768 km. The road distance is 893.2 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads without a car is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads, including transfers.
Wollongong to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Wollongong to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs $130 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 18h 28m.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Wollongong to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B via Central Station, Bilinga, and Johnston Street in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wollongong Station to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 18h 28m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–400
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–340
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Wollongong to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–300
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Murrays Coaches
Bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- Murrays Coaches
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More Questions & Answers
Wollongong to Burleigh Heads bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Wollongong to Burleigh Heads train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Burleigh Heads is 893 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Wollongong to Burleigh Heads.
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