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How to get from Bowral to Wollongong by bus and train?

From Bowral to Wollongong by bus and train

To get from Bowral to Wollongong in Sydney, take the SHL train from Bowral Station station to Macarthur Station station. Next, take the 887 bus from Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand H station to Wollongong City Council & Library, Burelli St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Train - SHL
Bus - 887887
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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macarthur Station, Menangle Rd, Stand H
    ID 2560577
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 887887
    Wait for bus
    887
    Wollongong Stn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wollongong City Council & Library, Burelli St
    ID 2500326
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wollongong
    Walk to
    Wollongong
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bowral to Wollongong by bus and train via 632, SCO and 57

To get from Bowral to Wollongong in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the 632 train from Bowral Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 57 bus from Wollongong Station, Station St station to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - 632632
Train - SCO
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Bowral Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bowral
  • 2
    Train - 632632
    Wait for train
    632
    Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    101 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    92 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Wollongong via Shellharbour
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
    Ride to bus station
    Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
    ID 250034
    4 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 134.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowral to Wollongong 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 Bowral

Bowral is located at Bowral, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Bong Bong St at Boolwey St.

Train stations close to Bowral:

  • Mittagong Station
  • Burradoo Station

Bus stations close to Bowral:

  • Bong Bong St at Boolwey St
  • Bowral Public School, Boolwey St
  • Bowral Public School, Bendooley St

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:

  • North Wollongong Station
  • Towradgi Station
  • Coniston Station

Bus stations close to Wollongong:

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

Alternative route from Bowral to Wollongong by bus and train via 632, SCO and 57

To get from Bowral to Wollongong in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the 632 train from Bowral Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 57 bus from Wollongong Station, Station St station to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min.

234min
Train - 632632
Train - SCO
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Bowral Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bowral
  • 2
    Train - 632632
    Wait for train
    632
    Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    101 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    92 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Wollongong via Shellharbour
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
    Ride to bus station
    Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
    ID 250034
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line SHL, Bus line 887.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bowral to Wollongong?

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 632, Bus line SCO, Bus line 57.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 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 bus line till Macarthur Station station near Wollongong in Sydney

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

    The total travel time between Bowral and Wollongong in Sydney by train and bus is about 2 hr 47 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 stop, which is closest to Wollongong in Sydney.