How to get from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point in Balmain, take the SCO train from Wollongong Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Darling St at Colgate Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

141minA$7.12
Walk to train station
Train - SCO
Bus - 442442
Walk to Birkenhead Point
Leaves from Wollongong Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Colgate Ave
    ID 204128
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Birkenhead Point
    Walk to
    Birkenhead Point
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCO, 504 and 433

To get from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point in Balmain, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCO train from Wollongong Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 433 bus from Victoria Rd at Evans St station to Darling St opp Gladstone Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$7.78.

142minA$7.78
Walk to train station
Train - SCO
Bus - 504504
Bus - 433433
Walk to Birkenhead Point
Leaves from Wollongong Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand K
    ID 2000252
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Chiswick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd at Evans St
    ID 203922
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 433433
    Wait for bus
    433
    Balmain - Gladstone Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St opp Gladstone Park
    ID 204127
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Birkenhead Point
    Walk to
    Birkenhead Point
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point

The distance between Wollongong Central, Balmain and Birkenhead Point, Balmain is approximately 90.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Wollongong Central

Wollongong Central is located at Keira Street, Balmain and the nearest public transport station is Princes Hwy after Smith St.

Train stations close to Wollongong Central:

  • North Wollongong Station
  • Wollongong Station
  • Coniston Station

Bus stations close to Wollongong Central:

  • Princes Hwy after Smith St
  • Wollongong Central, Burelli St, Stand A
  • Wollongong Public School, Church St

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead Point, Balmain

Birkenhead Point is located at Birkenhead Point, Balmain and the nearest public transport station is Darling St at Ewenton St.

Bus stations close to Birkenhead Point:

  • Darling St at Ewenton St
  • Darling St opp Ewenton St
  • Darling St at Colgate Ave

Ferry stations close to Birkenhead Point:

  • Balmain Wharf
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SCO, 504 and 433

To get from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point in Balmain, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCO train from Wollongong Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 433 bus from Victoria Rd at Evans St station to Darling St opp Gladstone Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$7.78.

142minA$7.78
Walk to train station
Train - SCO
Bus - 504504
Bus - 433433
Walk to Birkenhead Point
Leaves from Wollongong Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    510 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand K
    ID 2000252
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Chiswick
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd at Evans St
    ID 203922
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 433433
    Wait for bus
    433
    Balmain - Gladstone Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St opp Gladstone Park
    ID 204127
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Birkenhead Point
    Walk to
    Birkenhead Point
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line SCO, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line SCO, Bus line 504, Bus line 433.

  • Is there a direct train between Wollongong Central and Birkenhead Point?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point?

    The SCO train line goes from Wollongong Station station near Wollongong Central in Wollongong to Bondi Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bondi Junction station near Birkenhead Point in Balmain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wollongong Central in Wollongong and Birkenhead Point in Balmain by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wollongong Central to get to Birkenhead Point?

    Get on the SCO train from the Wollongong Station station near Wollongong Central in Wollongong.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wollongong Central and Birkenhead Point?

    Get off the train at the Bondi Junction stop, which is closest to Birkenhead Point in Balmain.

  • How much is the train fare from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point?

    The ride from Wollongong Central to Birkenhead Point costs A$7.12.

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