How to travel from Wollongong to Albury, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Albury is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wollongong to Albury 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 Albury (ABX).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jolimont Centre and then to Albury.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$110($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Moss Vale Court House Argyle St then take the train to Albury Station Platform 1.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$79($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Albury.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance509km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Albury

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Albury by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$70 ($47) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$180 ($120).

The distance between Wollongong and Albury is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Wollongong and Albury by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Albury is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx A$180 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Albury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$70 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Albury. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Albury (ABX). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Albury. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jolimont Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Wollongong and Albury. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m 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 Albury. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Albury (ABX). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Albury is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Albury. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Albury. The distance is around 509km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Albury is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around A$180 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Albury

Transport options from Wollongong to Albury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 60m
A$180($120)
every 30 mins533km (331 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
A$110($73)
once daily567km (352 miles)
Bus via Goulburn Station, Coach Stop7hrs
A$100($66)
4 times a week497km (309 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7hrs
A$79($53)
once daily568km (353 miles)
Bus to Moss Vale Station, Coach Bay, Train7hrs
A$70($47)
once daily572km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
A$68($46)
on demand509km (317 miles)

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Airports near Albury

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

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Albury
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Albury
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Albury