What is the cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Penrith?

The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Penrith is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wollongong to Penrith?

The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Wollongong and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G and arriving at Station St At Union Lane via Campbelltown Station, Stand C and Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Wollongong and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Penrith Station via Redfern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Wollongong to Penrith?

The distance between Wollongong and Penrith is 134 km. The road distance is 94.3 km.

How do I travel from Wollongong to Penrith without a car?

The best way to get from Wollongong to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $12 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Wollongong to Penrith?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Wollongong to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Penrith bus from?

Wollongong to Penrith bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G station.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Penrith train from?

Wollongong to Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.

Train or bus from Wollongong to Penrith?

The best way to get from Wollongong to Penrith is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus and line 790 bus, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Wollongong to Penrith bus arrive?

Wollongong to Penrith bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campbelltown Station, Stand A.

Where does the Wollongong to Penrith train arrive?

Wollongong to Penrith train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.

Can I drive from Wollongong to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Penrith is 94 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Wollongong to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 306+ hotels available in Penrith.

Wollongong to Penrith - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 845 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Wollongong to Penrith by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Redfern Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Penrith Stationtrain T1
2h 32m
$13–19
Bus, line 845 bus, line 790 bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
2. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
3. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A to Station St At Union Lanebus 790
3h 11m
$17–23
Drive 94.3 km
1. Drive from Wollongong to Penrithcar 94.3 km
1h 23m
$17–25

Wollongong to Penrith by train

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Distance: 134.4 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Penrith, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Penrith Station via Redfern Station in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Central, Keira St, Stand G to Station St At Union Lane via Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C, and Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A in around 3h 11m.

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