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How to get fromWollongong to Pakenhamby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wollongong to Pakenham by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SYD - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    6h 3m
    $161–362

  2. Bus, train via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Traralgon Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    14h 55m
    $64–127

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus bus 887
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    13h 58m
    $76–262

  4. Drive 844.9 km

    1. Drive from Wollongong to Pakenhamcar car 844.9 km
    9h 23m
    $152–220

  5. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CBR - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $206–431

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane SYD - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $137–312

  7. Bus

    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 Pakenham Station/Railway Avebus bus
    15h 45m
    $64–109

Wollongong to Pakenham by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Pakenham, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Pakenham Station/Railway Ave via Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St in around 15h 45m.

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