How to travel from Albany to Wollongong, Australia
The distance between Albany and Wollongong is around 3,711km (2,306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany 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.
👋 Also check out Wollongong → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time5h 30m
- Typical costA$415($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Wollongong Station.
- Duration3 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,030($695)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Wollongong
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Wollongong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$375 ($250) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$415 ($280).
The distance between Albany and Wollongong is around 3,711km (2,306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,004km (1,866 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Albany and Wollongong by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 15h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx A$415 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$375 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 6h 55m.
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 Albany and Wollongong. The distance is around 3,839km (2,385 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 15h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$415 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Wollongong
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 6h 55m | A$415($280) | every 30 mins | 3,738km (2,323 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 50m | A$620($415) | twice daily | 3,711km (2,306 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NTL), train | 11h 25m | A$425($285) | hourly | 4,875km (3,029 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 11h 40m | A$375($250) | once daily | 3,773km (2,344 miles) |
| Bus to Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal, plane and train | 13h 15m | A$420($280) | once daily | 3,956km (2,458 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 6h | A$1,030($695) | once a week | 4,838km (3,006 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 15h | A$510($345) | on demand | 3,839km (2,385 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Wollongong
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport NSW
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Murrays Coaches
TransWA
Airports near Wollongong
The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Wollongong
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 178km (110 miles) from Wollongong
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 184km (114 miles) from Wollongong