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

By bus and train

To get from Sydney to Wollongong in Wollongong, take the SCO train from Martin Place Station station to Wollongong Station station. Next, take the 51 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

121minA$7.12
Walk to train station
Train - SCO
Bus - 5151
Walk to Wollongong
Leaves from Martin Place Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Oak Flats Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
    ID 250034
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wollongong
    Walk to
    Wollongong
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SCO and 31

To get from Sydney to Wollongong in Wollongong, take the SCO train from Martin Place Station station to Wollongong Station station. Next, take the 31 bus from Crown St opp Station St station to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

125minA$7.12
Walk to train station
Train - SCO
Bus - 3131
Walk to Wollongong
Leaves from Martin Place Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crown St opp Station St
    ID 250078
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Wollongong
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
    ID 250034
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wollongong
    Walk to
    Wollongong
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Wollongong

The distance between Sydney, Wollongong and Wollongong, Wollongong is approximately 86.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Wollongong by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wollongong – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Wollongong and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Wollongong, Wollongong

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

Train stations close to Wollongong:

  • Wollongong Station
  • Fairy Meadow Station
  • Coniston Station

Bus stations close to Wollongong:

  • Corrimal St after Market St
  • Crown St opp WIN Entertainment Centre
  • Wollongong Public School, Church St

Alternative route by bus and train via SCO and 31

To get from Sydney to Wollongong in Wollongong, take the SCO train from Martin Place Station station to Wollongong Station station. Next, take the 31 bus from Crown St opp Station St station to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

125minA$7.12
Walk to train station
Train - SCO
Bus - 3131
Walk to Wollongong
Leaves from Martin Place Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crown St opp Station St
    ID 250078
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Wollongong
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Burelli St
    ID 250034
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wollongong
    Walk to
    Wollongong
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line SCO, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line SCO, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Wollongong?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Wollongong?

    The SCO train line goes from Martin Place Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Kiama station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kiama station near Wollongong in Wollongong.

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

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Wollongong in Wollongong by train and bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Kiama stop, which is closest to Wollongong in Wollongong.

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

    The ride from Sydney to Wollongong costs A$7.12.

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