There are 5 ways to get from Wollongong to Lake Cathie by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 20m$108–280Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus Pm12
10h 23m$69–101Bus
- Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Port Macquariebus Brisbane
10h 12m$80–131Drive 447 km
- Drive from Wollongong to Lake Cathiecar 447 km
5h 5m$80–116Train, fly
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
5h 42m$191–342
Wollongong to Lake Cathie by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Lake Cathie is to train and bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Lake Cathie is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Lake Cathie. However, there are services departing from Wollongong and arriving at Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre via Central Station and Gordon St Before Horton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Lake Cathie station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Wauchope Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Wollongong and Lake Cathie is 560 km. The road distance is 447 km.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Lake Cathie without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Wollongong to Lake Cathie, including transfers.
Wollongong to Lake Cathie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.
Wollongong to Lake Cathie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.
The best way to get from Wollongong to Lake Cathie is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Lake Cathie via Central Station and Wauchope Station in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong to Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre via Central Station, Port Macquarie, and Gordon St Before Horton St in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–300
- Phone
- 131 500
- 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 Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $50–75
- First Class
- $65–100
- 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 Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Central Station to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Wollongong to Lake Cathie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Wollongong to Lake Cathie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Lake Cathie is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Wollongong to Lake Cathie.
There are 401+ hotels available in Lake Cathie.















