The distance between Healesville and Wollongong is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Healesville to Wollongong by bus, train, plane and car. 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 Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Melbourne Central then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Wollongong (WOL).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Goulburn and then to Wollongong Station Station St.
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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 Healesville to Wollongong by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$90 ($61) and will take around 12hrs. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$330 ($220).
The distance between Healesville and Wollongong is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Healesville and Wollongong by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Healesville to Wollongong is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$330 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Healesville and Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Melbourne Central then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Wollongong (WOL). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Healesville and Wollongong. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Healesville to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Goulburn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Metropolitan buses, Firefly Express, Murrays Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Healesville and Wollongong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Healesville to Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Healesville and Wollongong. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Healesville to Wollongong is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$245 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Lilydale Station/West William St, train and plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | A$330($220) | hourly | 738km (459 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 50m | A$245($165) | hourly | 870km (541 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | A$250($170) | 4 times a day | 955km (593 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | A$90($61) | 4 times a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Bus via Canberra | 12h 55m | A$160($105) | once daily | 949km (590 miles) |
Train to Moss Vale Station, Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | A$90($62) | once daily | 945km (587 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 30m | A$95($64) | once daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | A$150($100) | on demand | 803km (499 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.