How to travel from Jervis Bay to Wollongong, Australia

The distance between Jervis Bay and Wollongong is around 102km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jervis Bay to Wollongong by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station and then to Wollongong.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$30($20)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Kiama Station and then to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    A$21($14)
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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance102km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jervis Bay and Wollongong

There are several options for getting from Jervis Bay to Wollongong by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$13 ($9) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$15 ($10).

The distance between Jervis Bay and Wollongong is around 102km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Jervis Bay and Wollongong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jervis Bay to Wollongong is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx A$15 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Jervis Bay and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$13 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jervis Bay and Wollongong. We recommend that you drive to Wollongong. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jervis Bay and Wollongong. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jervis Bay to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Huskisson Shops Owen St and Bomaderry Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Nowra Coaches and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Jervis Bay and Wollongong. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jervis Bay to Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Bomaderry Station then take the train to Kiama Station and then to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Jervis Bay and Wollongong. The distance is around 102km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jervis Bay to Wollongong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$21 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jervis Bay and Wollongong

Transport options from Jervis Bay to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 60m
A$30($20)
once daily114km (71 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
A$21($14)
every 4 hours108km (67 miles)
Bus to Bomaderry Station, train2h 15m
A$13($9)
every 4 hours114km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
A$15($10)
on demand102km (63 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