How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Wollongong, Australia

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Wollongong is around 1,199km (745 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tin Can 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 WollongongTin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$155($105)
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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,199km (745 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Wollongong

There are several options for getting from Tin Can 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$130 ($89) and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$225 ($155).

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Wollongong is around 1,199km (745 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 970km (603 miles)

It takes around 20h 20m to get from Tin Can Bay and Wollongong by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Wollongong is to drive which takes around 13h 20m and will set you back approx A$225 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$130 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Wollongong. We recommend that you drive to Wollongong. instead which will take 13h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Wollongong. We recommend that you drive to Wollongong. instead which will take 13h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Wollongong. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 20h 20m.

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 Tin Can Bay and Wollongong. The distance is around 1,199km (745 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Wollongong is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 20h 20m and will usually cost around A$155 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Wollongong

Transport options from Tin Can Bay to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Train + 1 similar
20h 20m
A$155($105)
5 times a week1,329km (826 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train23h 45m
A$130($89)
5 times a week1,392km (865 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
A$225($155)
on demand1,199km (745 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