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How to get from Wollongong to Byron Bay by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Wollongong to Byron Bay in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCO train from Wollongong Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 31 train and finally take the 161 bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay station to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 hr 57 min.

957min
Walk to train station
Train - SCO
Train - 3131
Bus - 161161
Walk to Byron Bay
Leaves from Wollongong Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    97 min
  • 4
    Train - 3131
    Wait for train
    31
    Roma Street (Brisbane) via Strathfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Casino Station
    ID 24701
    695 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Casino Station, Coach Bay
    ID 247021
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Tweed Heads
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C
    ID 248147
    104 min
  • 9
    Walk to Byron Bay
    Walk to
    Byron Bay
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wollongong to Byron Bay

The distance between Wollongong, Sydney and Byron Bay, Sydney is approximately 987.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 957 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wollongong to Byron Bay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Wollongong

Wollongong is located at Wollongong, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Burelli St opp Steelers Club.

Train stations close to Wollongong:

  • Wollongong Station
  • Coniston Station
  • North Wollongong Station

Bus stations close to Wollongong:

  • Burelli St opp Steelers Club
  • Burelli St at Harbour St
  • Wollongong Central, Burelli St, Stand D

Public transport stations close to Byron Bay, Sydney

Byron Bay is located at Byron Bay, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Skinners Shoot Rd opp Arts Factory Lodge.

Bus stations close to Byron Bay:

  • Skinners Shoot Rd opp Arts Factory Lodge
  • Byron Bay Visitor Centre, Jonson St
  • Kingsley St after Tennyson St

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wollongong to Byron Bay?

    The fastest way takes 957 minutes, using Bus line SCO, Bus line 31, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct train between Wollongong and Byron Bay in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 15 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wollongong to Byron Bay in Sydney?

    The SCO train line goes from Wollongong Station station near Wollongong to Bondi Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bondi Junction station near Byron Bay in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Wollongong to Byron Bay in Sydney by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wollongong and Byron Bay in Sydney by train and bus is about 15 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wollongong to get to Byron Bay in Sydney?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wollongong and Byron Bay in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Bondi Junction stop, which is closest to Byron Bay in Sydney.

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