How to travel from Wollongong to Geelong, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Goulburn Station Coach Stop then Melbourne and then to Geelong Station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($79)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
bus
+
bus
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Jolimont Centre and then to Melbourne then take the train to Geelong Station.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance895km (556 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Geelong

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Wollongong to Geelong

Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Geelong

Transport options from Wollongong to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
A$220($150)
every 30 mins853km (530 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
A$115($79)
4 times a week914km (568 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
12h 25m
A$185($125)
once daily962km (598 miles)
Bus to Campbelltown Station, Stand B, train12h 25m
A$110($74)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Bus to Campbelltown Station, Stand B, train12h 25m
A$110($74)
once daily1,028km (639 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
A$120($80)
on demand895km (556 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Wollongong and Geelong

Bus companies

Train operators

Airlines

Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong