How to travel from Fremantle to Wollongong, Australia

The distance between Fremantle and Wollongong is around 3,365km (2,091 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fremantle 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 Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration3 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,000($670)
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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Distance3,916km (2,433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fremantle and Wollongong

There are several options for getting from Fremantle to Wollongong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 6h 35m.

The distance between Fremantle and Wollongong is around 3,365km (2,091 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,263km (2,028 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Fremantle and Wollongong by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fremantle to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Fremantle and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$335 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fremantle and Wollongong. It typically takes around 3 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fremantle to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Platform 8, Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station and Redfern Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and Transport NSW run train services between Fremantle and Wollongong. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fremantle and Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 6h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fremantle to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 6h 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 Fremantle and Wollongong. The distance is around 3,916km (2,433 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fremantle to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).

How do I get from Fremantle to Wollongong

Compare travel optionsbetween Fremantle and Wollongong

Transport options from Fremantle to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
A$335($225)
hourly3,393km (2,108 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 35m
A$615($415)
twice daily3,365km (2,091 miles)
Train
3 days
A$1,000($670)
once a week4,438km (2,758 miles)
Drive
1 day 16h
A$520($350)
on demand3,916km (2,433 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