How to travel from Wollongong to Mildura, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Mildura is around 928km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wollongong to Mildura 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 MilduraWollongong 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 Mildura (MQL).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Goulburn Station Coach Stop, Albury station then Swan Hill and then to Mildura.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$190($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Moss Vale Court House Argyle St then take the train to Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mildura.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance967km (601 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Mildura

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Mildura by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$295 ($200).

The distance between Wollongong and Mildura is around 928km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 802km (498 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Wollongong and Mildura by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Mildura is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$295 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Mildura. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Mildura. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Goulburn Station Coach Stop, Albury station and Swan Hill. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Murrays Coaches, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Wollongong and Mildura. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 45m 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 Mildura. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 967km (601 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Mildura is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$295 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Mildura

Transport options from Wollongong to Mildura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$295($200)
4 times a week928km (577 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 45m
A$530($355)
4 times a week1,179km (733 miles)
Bus
15h 45m
A$190($125)
4 times a week1,123km (698 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
13h 10m
A$135($90)
once daily1,013km (629 miles)
Bus to Goulburn Station, Coach Stop, train13h 40m
A$150($100)
4 times a week1,020km (634 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
A$130($87)
on demand967km (601 miles)

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Airports near Mildura

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Mildura
BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Mildura
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Mildura