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

By bus and train

To get from Parramatta to Wollongong in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T1 train from Parramatta Station station to Redfern 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 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

139minA$7.12
Train - T1
Train - SCO
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Parramatta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parramatta
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    North Sydney
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redfern Station
    ID 201510
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    89 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
  • 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

Alternative route by bus and train via T1, SCO and 65

To get from Parramatta to Wollongong in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T1 train from Parramatta Station station to Redfern Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 65 bus from Wollongong Station, Station St station to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

142minA$7.12
Train - T1
Train - SCO
Bus - 6565
Leaves from Parramatta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parramatta
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    North Sydney
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redfern Station
    ID 201510
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Campbell St
  • 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 Parramatta to Wollongong

The distance between Parramatta, Sydney and Wollongong, Sydney is approximately 104.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parramatta 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 Parramatta

Parramatta is located at Parramatta, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Parramatta Station, Stand A2.

Train stations close to Parramatta:

  • Granville Station
  • Westmead Station
  • Harris Park Station

Bus stations close to Parramatta:

  • Parramatta Station, Stand A2
  • Parramatta Station, Stand A3
  • Parramatta Station, Stand B3

Ferry stations close to Parramatta:

  • Parramatta Wharf

Public transport stations close to Wollongong, Sydney

Wollongong is located at Wollongong, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is WIN Entertainment Centre, Crown St.

Train stations close to Wollongong:

  • Wollongong Station
  • Coniston Station
  • North Wollongong Station

Bus stations close to Wollongong:

  • WIN Entertainment Centre, Crown St
  • Burelli St at Harbour St
  • Burelli St opp Steelers Club

Alternative route by bus and train via T1, SCO and 65

To get from Parramatta to Wollongong in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T1 train from Parramatta Station station to Redfern Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCO train and finally take the 65 bus from Wollongong Station, Station St station to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

142minA$7.12
Train - T1
Train - SCO
Bus - 6565
Leaves from Parramatta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parramatta
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    North Sydney
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redfern Station
    ID 201510
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Campbell St
  • 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 Parramatta to Wollongong?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line SCO, Bus line 57.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line SCO, Bus line 65.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

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

    The T1 train line goes from North Sydney station near Parramatta to Redfern Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Redfern Station station near Wollongong in Sydney

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

    The total travel time between Parramatta and Wollongong in Sydney by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the T1 train from the North Sydney station near Parramatta in Sydney.

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

    Get off the train at the Redfern Station stop, which is closest to Wollongong in Sydney.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Parramatta to Wollongong?

    The ride from Parramatta to Wollongong costs A$7.12.

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