The distance between Nambucca Heads and Wollongong is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Wollongong by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
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Take the bus to Sydney and then to Wollongong.
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Take the train to Central Station and then to Wollongong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Wollongong by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$86 ($58) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$170 ($115).
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Wollongong is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Nambucca Heads and Wollongong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$170 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$86 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Wollongong. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nambucca Heads Station and Central Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
NSW TrainLink and Transport for NSW run train services between Nambucca Heads and Wollongong. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Wollongong. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Wollongong. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nambucca Heads to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Nambucca Heads and Wollongong. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Wollongong is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around A$86 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 40m | A$170($115) | 4 times a week | 570km (354 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | A$195($130) | once daily | 521km (324 miles) |
Bus to Armidale Airport, plane and train | 6hrs | A$365($245) | twice a week | 660km (410 miles) |
Bus to Ballina, plane and train | 7h 30m | A$215($145) | once daily | 990km (615 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | A$105($72) | once daily | 606km (377 miles) |
Train | 10hrs | A$86($58) | 4 times a day | 650km (404 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | A$105($71) | on demand | 559km (347 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.