How to travel from Wollongong to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Wollongong and Burnie is around 1,107km (688 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Wollongong to Burnie by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Wollongong if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$505($340)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Moss Vale Station Coach Bay then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($175)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$255($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Burnie by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$505 ($340).
The distance between Wollongong and Burnie is around 1,107km (688 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Wollongong and Burnie by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Burnie is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$505 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Burnie is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wollongong and Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Wollongong to Burnie. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Burnie is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$505 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | A$505($340) | every 3 hours | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 45m | A$445($300) | twice daily | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Bus to Jolimont Centre, plane | 7h 15m | A$625($420) | twice daily | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | A$545($365) | every 2 hours | 1,254km (779 miles) |
| Train to Wolli Creek Station, plane and bus | 5h 55m | A$175($120) | every 20 mins | 1,161km (721 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 21h 15m | A$255($175) | once daily | 1,368km (850 miles) |
| Bus to Campbelltown Station, Stand B, train and ferry | 22h 10m | A$260($175) | once daily | 1,439km (894 miles) |
| Bus to Jolimont Centre, train and ferry | 1 day 1h | A$320($215) | twice a week | 1,468km (912 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 50m | A$255($170) | twice daily | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wollongong and Burnie
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Sharp Aviation
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Merseylink
Murrays Coaches
Busabout
V-Line
Train operators
Transport NSW
XPT
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie