How to travel from Wollongong to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Adelaide is around 1,217km (756 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wollongong to Adelaide by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Goulburn Station Coach Stop then Albury station and then to Franklin Street.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$430($290)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Distance1,331km (827 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Adelaide by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 4hrs.

The distance between Wollongong and Adelaide is around 1,217km (756 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,125km (699 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Wollongong and Adelaide by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Adelaide is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$160 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Adelaide. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Transport NSW and Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific run train services between Wollongong and Adelaide. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Wollongong and Adelaide. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Goulburn Station Coach Stop and Albury station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 21hrs.

Murrays Coaches, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Wollongong and Adelaide. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Adelaide. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Wollongong and Adelaide. The distance is around 1,331km (827 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Adelaide is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$160 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Adelaide

Transport options from Wollongong to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
A$160($105)
every 30 mins1,247km (775 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
A$310($210)
twice daily1,217km (756 miles)
Bus
21hrs
A$225($150)
4 times a week1,424km (885 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
A$430($290)
once a week1,766km (1,098 miles)
Drive
14h 10m
A$175($120)
on demand1,331km (827 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide