How to travel from Adelaide to Wollongong, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Wollongong is around 1,246km (774 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Wollongong by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury then Goulburn and then to Wollongong Station Station St.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,332km (828 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Wollongong

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Wollongong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 3h 35m.

The distance between Adelaide and Wollongong is around 1,246km (774 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,125km (699 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Adelaide and Wollongong by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$160 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Wollongong. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station and Redfern Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and Transport NSW run train services between Adelaide and Wollongong. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Wollongong. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Goulburn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

V-Line, Firefly Express and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Adelaide and Wollongong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Wollongong is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Wollongong. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Wollongong. The distance is around 1,332km (828 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$160 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Wollongong

Transport options from Adelaide to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 35m
A$160($105)
every 30 mins1,246km (774 miles)
Bus
21hrs
A$225($150)
4 times a week1,423km (884 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
A$415($280)
once a week1,764km (1,096 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
A$175($120)
on demand1,332km (828 miles)

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Airports near Wollongong

The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Wollongong
MYA
Moruya Airport (MYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (110 miles) from Wollongong
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Wollongong