The distance between Albury and Wollongong is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albury 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 → Albury if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
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Take the bus to Canberra and then to Wollongong Station Station St.
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Take the train to Moss Vale Station then take the bus to Wollongong Station Station St.
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There are several options for getting from Albury to Wollongong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$70 ($47) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$180 ($120).
The distance between Albury and Wollongong is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Albury and Wollongong by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albury to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx A$180 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$70 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Albury and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Wollongong. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Greyhound Australia, V-Line, Murrays Coaches and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Albury and Wollongong. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Wollongong. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$180 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 45m | A$180($120) | every 30 mins | 532km (330 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | A$110($73) | once daily | 567km (352 miles) |
Bus via Goulburn | 7hrs | A$100($66) | 4 times a week | 497km (309 miles) |
Train to Moss Vale Station, Bus + 1 similar | 7h 15m | A$70($47) | once daily | 572km (355 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 35m | A$70($47) | once daily | 572km (355 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | A$68($46) | on demand | 510km (317 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.