How to get from Bowral to Wollongong by train?

By train

To get from Bowral to Wollongong in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SHL train from Bowral Station station to Macarthur Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 train and finally take the SCO train from Redfern Station station to Wollongong Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$6.88.

248minA$6.88
Train - SHL
Train - T8
Train - SCO
Walk to Wollongong
Leaves from Bowral Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bowral
  • 2
    Train - SHL
    Wait for train
    SHL
    Campbelltown
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macarthur Station
    ID 256030
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Town Hall
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redfern Station
    ID 201510
    55 min
  • 6
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    95 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wollongong
    Walk to
    Wollongong
    950 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bowral to Wollongong

The distance between Bowral, Sydney and Wollongong, Sydney is approximately 208.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowral to Wollongong by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bowral

Bowral is located at Bowral, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Train stations close to Bowral:

  • Mittagong Station
  • Burradoo Station

Bus stations close to Bowral:

  • Bowral Station, Coach Stop
  • Bowral Station, Kirkham Rd
  • Kirkham Rd at Sherwood Ave

Public transport stations close to Wollongong, Sydney

Wollongong is located at Wollongong, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Corrimal St after Market St.

Train stations close to Wollongong:

  • Wollongong Station
  • Coniston Station
  • North Wollongong Station

Bus stations close to Wollongong:

  • Corrimal St after Market St
  • Wollongong City Council & Library, Burelli St
  • Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bowral to Wollongong?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line SHL, Bus line T8, Bus line SCO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bowral to Wollongong in Sydney?

    The SHL train line goes from Campbelltown station near Bowral to Macarthur Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Macarthur Station station near Wollongong in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Bowral to Wollongong in Sydney by train?

    The total travel time between Bowral and Wollongong in Sydney by train is about 4 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the SHL train from the Campbelltown station near Bowral in Sydney.

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

    Get off the train at the Macarthur Station station, which is closest to Wollongong in Sydney.

  • How much is the train fare from Bowral to Wollongong?

    The ride from Bowral to Wollongong costs A$6.88.

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