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How to get fromWollongong to Launcestonby train, plane, bus, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Wollongong to Launceston by train, plane, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST)plane plane SYD - LST
    4h 14m
    $170–547

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus bus 887
    2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station Stbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles Stbus bus 705
    30h 36m
    $130–307

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Launceston (LST)plane plane CBR - LST
    7h
    $330–736

Wollongong to Launceston by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration30h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Wollongong to Launceston. 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 Launceston (LST), then take the taxi to Launceston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Launceston General Hospital, Charles St via Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, North Shore Station/Station St, Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong, Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal, and Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A in around 30h 36m.

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