How to travel from Port Fairy to Wollongong, Australia
The distance between Port Fairy and Wollongong is around 1,098km (682 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Port Fairy 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 Wollongong → Port Fairy if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Wyndham Vale Station, plane
Take the train to Wyndham Vale Station then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Geelong Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Goulburn and then to Wollongong Station Station St.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$145($100)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$135($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Wollongong
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Wollongong by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($295).
The distance between Port Fairy and Wollongong is around 1,098km (682 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 891km (553 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Port Fairy and Wollongong by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Wollongong is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$435 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Fairy and Wollongong. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Fairy to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warrnambool Station, Geelong Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Goulburn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.
V-Line, Firefly Express, Murrays Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Fairy and Wollongong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Port Fairy and Wollongong. The distance is around 1,100km (684 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Wollongong is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$435 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Wollongong
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Wyndham Vale Station, plane + 2 similar | 6h 45m | A$195($130) | 5 times a week | 1,125km (699 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 10m | A$170($115) | 4 times a day | 1,098km (682 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | A$435($295) | once daily | 1,338km (831 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 40m | A$145($100) | 4 times a week | 1,124km (698 miles) |
| Bus via Ararat | 17h 50m | A$265($180) | 3 times a week | 1,314km (817 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus + 1 similar | 14h 25m | A$135($90) | once daily | 1,172km (728 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 15h 45m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | A$145($100) | on demand | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Fairy and Wollongong
Bus companies
V-Line
Busabout
Firefly Express
Murrays Coaches
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport NSW
XPT
Airports near Wollongong
The following major airports near Wollongong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Wollongong
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 178km (110 miles) from Wollongong
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 184km (114 miles) from Wollongong