There are 3 ways to get from Wollongong to Central Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
4h 32m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3101 / ...
5h 56m$34–50Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Central Coastcar 149.6 km
1h 56m$27–39
Wollongong to Central Coast by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Central Coast is to train which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Central Coast is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Wollongong and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Wollongong and Central Coast is 185 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $17 - $25.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Wollongong to Central Coast, including transfers.
Wollongong to Central Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Wollongong to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Central Coast is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Wollongong to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Wollongong to Central Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Wollongong to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Central Coast is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Wollongong to Central Coast.
There are 835+ hotels available in Central Coast.