How to get from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park by bus and train?

From Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park by bus and train

To get from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 53 bus from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave station to Wollongong Station, Station St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 989 bus from Old Princes Hwy opp Engadine Community Centre station to Maianbar Rd at Wallis St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min.

408min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Train - SCO
Bus - 989989
Walk to Royal National Park
Leaves from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave
    ID 2528148
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Wollongong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Engadine Station
    ID 223310
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Princes Hwy opp Engadine Community Centre
    ID 2233157
    450 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 989989
    Wait for bus
    989
    Ferry Terminal and Bundeena Shops
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maianbar Rd at Wallis St
    ID 2232230
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Royal National Park
    Walk to
    Royal National Park
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park by bus and train via 37, SCO and 989

To get from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 37 bus from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave station to Wollongong Station, Station St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 989 bus from Old Princes Hwy opp Engadine Community Centre station to Maianbar Rd at Wallis St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 54 min.

414min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3737
Train - SCO
Bus - 989989
Walk to Royal National Park
Leaves from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave
    ID 2528148
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Wollongong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Engadine Station
    ID 223310
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Princes Hwy opp Engadine Community Centre
    ID 2233157
    450 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 989989
    Wait for bus
    989
    Ferry Terminal and Bundeena Shops
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maianbar Rd at Wallis St
    ID 2232230
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Royal National Park
    Walk to
    Royal National Park
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park

The distance between Lake Illawarra, Sydney and Royal National Park, Sydney is approximately 94.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 408 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park 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 Lake Illawarra

Lake Illawarra is located at Lake Illawarra, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Pur Pur Ave at Shellharbour Rd.

Bus stations close to Lake Illawarra:

  • Pur Pur Ave at Shellharbour Rd
  • Pur Pur Ave before Shellharbour Rd
  • Pur Pur Ave after Shellharbour Rd

Public transport stations close to Royal National Park, Sydney

Royal National Park is located at Royal National Park, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Bargo St at Kara Karook St.

Train stations close to Royal National Park:

  • Caringbah Station
  • Woolooware Station
  • Cronulla Station

Bus stations close to Royal National Park:

  • Bargo St at Kara Karook St
  • Maianbar Rd opp Red Jacks Trail
  • Red Jacks Trail at Maianbar Rd

Ferry stations close to Royal National Park:

  • Bundeena Wharf
  • Cronulla Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park by bus and train via 37, SCO and 989

To get from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 37 bus from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave station to Wollongong Station, Station St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 989 bus from Old Princes Hwy opp Engadine Community Centre station to Maianbar Rd at Wallis St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 54 min.

414min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3737
Train - SCO
Bus - 989989
Walk to Royal National Park
Leaves from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave
    ID 2528148
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Wollongong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Bondi Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Engadine Station
    ID 223310
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Princes Hwy opp Engadine Community Centre
    ID 2233157
    450 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 989989
    Wait for bus
    989
    Ferry Terminal and Bundeena Shops
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maianbar Rd at Wallis St
    ID 2232230
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Royal National Park
    Walk to
    Royal National Park
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park?

    The fastest way takes 408 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line SCO, Bus line 989.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park?

    The alternative route takes 414 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line SCO, Bus line 989.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Illawarra and Royal National Park in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park in Sydney?

    The 53 bus line goes from Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave station near Lake Illawarra to Wollongong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wollongong Station station near Royal National Park in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Illawarra to Royal National Park in Sydney by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Illawarra and Royal National Park in Sydney by bus and train is about 6 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Illawarra to get to Royal National Park in Sydney?

    Get on the 53 bus from the Shellharbour Rd before Pur Pur Ave stop near Lake Illawarra in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Illawarra and Royal National Park in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Wollongong Station stop, which is closest to Royal National Park in Sydney.

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