The distance between Bright and Wollongong is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bright to Wollongong by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
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Take the bus to Ford Street, Albury then Canberra and then to Wollongong Station Station St.
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Take the bus to Wangaratta then 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 Bright to Wollongong by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$90 ($61) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$190 ($130).
The distance between Bright and Wollongong is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 9h 45m to get from Bright and Wollongong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Wollongong is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$190 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$90 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Wollongong. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford Street, Albury and Canberra. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
V-Line, PTV Regional Transit, Greyhound Australia, Murrays Coaches and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Bright and Wollongong. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford Street and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bright and Wollongong. The distance is around 612km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Wollongong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around A$90 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | A$190($130) | once daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 10m | A$160($110) | twice daily | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 50m | A$120($80) | once daily | 684km (425 miles) |
Bus via Ford Street | 8h 50m | A$110($73) | 4 times a week | 615km (382 miles) |
Bus to Wangaratta, train + 1 similar | 9h 30m | A$90($61) | once daily | 738km (458 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 45m | A$90($61) | once daily | 738km (458 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | A$82($55) | on demand | 612km (380 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.