How to travel from Broome to Wollongong, Australia
The distance between Broome and Wollongong is around 3,454km (2,146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Broome 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 → Broome if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Broome (BME) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$605($410)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Palmerston then take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Wollongong Station.
- Duration4 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,765($1,185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broome and Wollongong
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broome to Wollongong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$555 ($375) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$605 ($410).
The distance between Broome and Wollongong is around 3,454km (2,146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,377km (2,098 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Broome and Wollongong by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broome to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$605 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Broome and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$555 ($375) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broome and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broome and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broome to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Broome (BME) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 5h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Broome and Wollongong. The distance is around 5,248km (3,261 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broome to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$605 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broome and Wollongong
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | A$605($410) | every 30 mins | 3,454km (2,146 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NTL), train | 10h 5m | A$555($375) | hourly | 4,211km (2,617 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 5h | A$1,765($1,185) | once a week | 6,693km (4,159 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 10h | A$1,375($925) | once a week | 7,202km (4,475 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 6h | A$695($470) | on demand | 5,248km (3,261 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broome and Wollongong
Train operators
Transport NSW
Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines (Aust) Pty Ltd
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