How to travel from Daylesford to Wollongong, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Wollongong is around 775km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Daylesford to Wollongong by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WollongongDaylesford if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$425($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Goulburn and then to Wollongong Station Station St.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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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 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$100($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance852km (530 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Wollongong

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Wollongong by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$100 ($66) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$335 ($225).

The distance between Daylesford and Wollongong is around 775km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 689km (428 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Daylesford and Wollongong by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Wollongong is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Woodend then take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Wollongong (WOL). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Wollongong. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Goulburn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

V/Line, Firefly Express and Murrays Coaches run regular bus services between Daylesford and Wollongong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Daylesford and Wollongong. The distance is around 852km (530 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Wollongong is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$265 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Wollongong

Transport options from Daylesford to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 45m
A$425($285)
once daily855km (531 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
A$270($180)
5 times a week988km (614 miles)
Fly to Newcastle (NTL), train7h 55m
A$395($265)
5 times a week1,215km (755 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 15m
A$335($225)
4 times a day775km (481 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
A$265($180)
5 times a week892km (554 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
A$100($66)
4 times a week936km (582 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 2 similar
12h 20m
A$100($66)
5 times a week989km (615 miles)
Train and Bus13h 10m
A$160($110)
5 times a week993km (617 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus13h 45m
A$100($68)
5 times a week1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
A$160($110)
on demand852km (530 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