How to travel from Wollongong to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Brisbane is around 841km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wollongong to Brisbane 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 Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$115($77)
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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance983km (611 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Brisbane by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$115 ($77) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Wollongong and Brisbane is around 841km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Wollongong and Brisbane by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Brisbane is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$115 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$115 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Brisbane. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

Transport NSW and NSW TrainLink run train services between Wollongong and Brisbane. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 35m, 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 Brisbane. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 30m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Wollongong and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 30m 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 Brisbane. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Brisbane. The distance is around 983km (611 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Brisbane is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$115 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Brisbane

Transport options from Wollongong to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
A$115($77)
every 30 mins841km (523 miles)
Train to Wolli Creek Station, plane4h 30m
A$140($95)
every 30 mins864km (537 miles)
Train
15h 35m
A$135($90)
twice daily1,070km (665 miles)
Bus
18h 30m
A$210($140)
once daily1,107km (688 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
A$130($88)
on demand983km (611 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

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

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane