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How to get fromWollongong to Lake Illawarraby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wollongong to Lake Illawarra by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 51 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Cringila Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Cringila Station, Five Islands Rd to Pur Pur Av After Shellharbour Rdbus bus 51 / ...
    37 min
    $7–10

  2. Drive 17 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wollongong to Lake Illawarracar car 17 km
    16 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wollongong to Lake Illawarrataxi taxi 17 km
    16 min
    $50–65

  4. Line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Central, Burelli St, Stand E to Pur Pur Av After Shellharbour Rdbus bus 51 / ...
    38 min
    $3–4

Wollongong to Lake Illawarra by train and bus

Calendar267Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.8 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Lake Illawarra, NSW, Australia?

Premier Illawarra operates a bus from Wollongong Central, Burelli St, Stand E to Pur Pur Av After Shellharbour Rd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 38 min.

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