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How to get fromWollongong to Lord Howe Islandby train, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Wollongong to Lord Howe Island by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane SYD - LDH
    4h 21m
    $625–932

  2. 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 Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane CBR - LDH
    8h 57m
    $750–2,371

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Wollongong to Lord Howe Island. However, you can take the train to Wolli Creek Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, then fly to Lord Howe Island (LDH). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jolimont Centre, walk to City Interchange Plt 4, take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, then fly to Lord Howe Island (LDH).

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