How to travel from Wollongong to Fremantle, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Fremantle is around 3,354km (2,084 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out FremantleWollongong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
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Train

Take the train to Central Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration3 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,010($680)
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Drive

Drive to Fremantle.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Distance3,914km (2,432 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Fremantle

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Fremantle by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 7h 45m.

The distance between Wollongong and Fremantle is around 3,354km (2,084 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,263km (2,028 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Wollongong and Fremantle by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Fremantle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Fremantle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$335 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Fremantle. It typically takes around 3 days 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Fremantle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 5h.

Transport NSW and Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific run train services between Wollongong and Fremantle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 5h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wollongong and Fremantle. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Fremantle. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 45m.

The closest major airport to Fremantle is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Fremantle. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Fremantle. The distance is around 3,914km (2,432 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Fremantle is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).

How do I get from Wollongong to Fremantle

Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Fremantle

Transport options from Wollongong to Fremantle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
7h 45m
A$335($225)
hourly3,383km (2,102 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 30m
A$615($415)
twice daily3,354km (2,084 miles)
Train
3 days 5h
A$1,010($680)
once a week4,440km (2,759 miles)
Drive
1 day 16h
A$520($350)
on demand3,914km (2,432 miles)

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Airports near Fremantle

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Fremantle
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Fremantle
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
374km (232 miles) from Fremantle