How to travel from Albury to Wollongong, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Canberra and then to Wollongong Station Station St.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train to Moss Vale Station, Bus

Take the train to Moss Vale Station then take the bus to Wollongong Station Station St.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Wollongong

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Albury to Wollongong

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Wollongong

Transport options from Albury to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 45m
A$180($120)
every 30 mins532km (330 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
A$110($73)
once daily567km (352 miles)
Bus via Goulburn7hrs
A$100($66)
4 times a week497km (309 miles)
Train to Moss Vale Station, Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
A$70($47)
once daily572km (355 miles)
Train and Bus7h 35m
A$70($47)
once daily572km (355 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
A$68($46)
on demand510km (317 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