How to travel from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy is around 1,254km (779 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy 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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Train to Wolli Creek Station, plane and bus

Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Bundaberg (BDB) then take the bus to Taunton.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$865($580)
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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Miriam Vale.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$460($310)
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Taunton.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$450($305)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Agnes Water Fingerboard Road.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
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Drive

Drive to Seventeen Seventy.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,463km (909 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$330 ($220) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$865 ($580).

The distance between Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy is around 1,254km (779 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,145km (711 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$865 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$330 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station, Brisbane and Miriam Vale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22hrs.

Transport for NSW, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 22hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane, Roma Street busway station and Taunton. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Wollongong and Seventeen Seventy. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h 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 Seventeen Seventy. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Agnes Water Fingerboard Road. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Seventeen Seventy is Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) which is approximately 75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Seventeen Seventy. The distance is around 1,463km (909 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$580 ($390).

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Transport options from Wollongong to Seventeen Seventy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Wolli Creek Station, plane and bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
A$865($580)
once daily1,254km (779 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7hrs
A$580($390)
once daily1,307km (812 miles)
Train
22hrs
A$460($310)
twice daily1,580km (982 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
A$450($305)
once daily1,761km (1,094 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 6h
A$330($220)
once daily1,792km (1,113 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
A$275($185)
on demand1,463km (909 miles)

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Airports near Seventeen Seventy

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

GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Seventeen Seventy
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
380km (236 miles) from Seventeen Seventy