How to travel from Bendigo to Wollongong, Australia
The distance between Bendigo and Wollongong is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bendigo 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 → Bendigo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costA$235($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Benalla Station, Albury then Goulburn and then to Wollongong Station Station St.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$140($95)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Southern Cross, bus
Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Moss Vale Station then take the bus to Wollongong Station Station St.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$115($79)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Wollongong
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bendigo 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$115 ($79) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$235 ($160).
The distance between Bendigo and Wollongong is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Bendigo and Wollongong by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$235 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bendigo and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Wollongong. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Benalla Station, Albury and Goulburn. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
V-Line, Firefly Express and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Bendigo and Wollongong. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 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 Bendigo and Wollongong. The distance is around 820km (509 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$235 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Wollongong
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | A$235($160) | every 2 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | A$135($90) | every 2 hours | 924km (574 miles) |
| Train to Footscray, plane | 5h 30m | A$180($120) | twice daily | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | A$140($95) | 3 times a week | 796km (495 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 2 similar | 12h 30m | A$115($79) | once daily | 1,039km (645 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13h 20m | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 13h 55m | A$120($81) | once daily | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | A$110($73) | on demand | 820km (509 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bendigo and Wollongong
Bus companies
Firefly Express
Murrays Coaches
Busabout
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport NSW
V-Line
XPT
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