There is 1 way to get from Wollongong to Great Barrier Reef by train or plane
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Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Great Barrier Reef is to train and fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Great Barrier Reef is to train and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $150 - $600.
The distance between Wollongong and Great Barrier Reef is 2056 km.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Wollongong to Great Barrier Reef, including transfers.
Great Barrier Reef is 30 min behind Wollongong. It is currently 10:46 AM in Wollongong and 10:16 AM in Great Barrier Reef.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Great Barrier Reef?
There is no direct connection from Wollongong to Great Barrier Reef. 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 Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- 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
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