How to travel from Townsville to Wollongong, Australia

The distance between Townsville and Wollongong is around 1,770km (1,100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Townsville (TSV) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Wollongong Station.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Wollongong.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Wollongong.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,143km (1,332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Townsville and Wollongong

There are several options for getting from Townsville to Wollongong by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$330 ($220).

The distance between Townsville and Wollongong is around 1,770km (1,100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,734km (1,077 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Townsville and Wollongong by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Townsville to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$330 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Townsville and Wollongong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Townsville and Wollongong. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Townsville to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink and Transport NSW run train services between Townsville and Wollongong. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 10h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Townsville and Wollongong. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Townsville to Wollongong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Townsville and Wollongong. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Townsville to Wollongong. We recommend that you fly from Townsville (TSV) to Sydney (SYD) then take the train to Wollongong Station. instead which will take 3h 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 Townsville and Wollongong. The distance is around 2,143km (1,332 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Townsville to Wollongong is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$330 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Townsville and Wollongong

Transport options from Townsville to Wollongong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 55m
A$330($220)
every 30 mins1,770km (1,100 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
A$310($210)
5 times a week2,384km (1,481 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
A$355($240)
once daily2,731km (1,697 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
A$285($190)
on demand2,143km (1,332 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