The distance between Wollongong and Geelong is around 853km (530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Wollongong to Geelong 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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Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Avalon (AVV).
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Take the bus to Goulburn Station Coach Stop then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.
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Take the bus to Jolimont Centre and then to Melbourne then take the train to Geelong Station.
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There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Geelong by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$110 ($74) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$220 ($150).
The distance between Wollongong and Geelong is around 853km (530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 717km (446 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Wollongong and Geelong by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Geelong is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$220 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$110 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Geelong. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Geelong. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Goulburn Station Coach Stop and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Murrays Coaches, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Wollongong and Geelong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Geelong. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wollongong and Geelong. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Geelong is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$220 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 20m | A$220($150) | every 30 mins | 853km (530 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | A$115($79) | 4 times a week | 914km (568 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 12h 25m | A$185($125) | once daily | 962km (598 miles) |
Bus to Campbelltown Station, Stand B, train | 12h 25m | A$110($74) | once daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Bus to Campbelltown Station, Stand B, train | 12h 25m | A$110($74) | once daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | A$120($80) | on demand | 895km (556 miles) |
Murrays Coaches
Busabout
Firefly Express
Transport NSW
V-Line
XPT
Virgin Australia
Qantas
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.