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How to get fromWollongong to Nelson Bayby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wollongong to Nelson Bay by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    5h 55m
    $22–29

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus bus Pm1
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hunter St Before Tudor St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    7h 21m
    $58–102

  3. Drive 277.2 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Nelson Baycar car 277.2 km
    3h 26m
    $50–72

  4. Train, line 410 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Hurstville Stationtrain train Sco
    2. Take the bus from Hurstville Station, Stand A to Macquarie Park Station, Lane Cove Rd, Stand Bbus bus 410
    3. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus bus 130 / ...
    7h 43m
    $25–36

Wollongong to Nelson Bay by train and bus

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Wollongong to Donald St Before Stockton St via Central Station, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 7h 21m.

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