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

From Sydney to Wollongong by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Wollongong in Wollongong, take the T4 train from Martin Place Station station to Sutherland Station station. Next, take the 90SC bus from Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E station to Wollongong Station, Station St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Bus - 90SC90SC
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
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Sutherland
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sutherland Station
    ID 223210
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E
    ID 2232264
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 90SC90SC
    Wait for bus
    90SC
    Wollongong
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wollongong Station, Station St
    ID 2500288
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wollongong
    Walk to
    Wollongong
    Lowden Square
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Wollongong by bus and train via T4, 71SC and SCO

To get from Sydney to Wollongong in Wollongong, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T4 train from Martin Place Station station to Sutherland Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71SC bus and finally take the SCO train from Thirroul Station station to Wollongong Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Bus - 71SC71SC
Train - SCO
Leaves from Martin Place Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Cronulla
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sutherland Station
    ID 223210
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E
    ID 2232264
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 71SC71SC
    Wait for bus
    71SC
    Thirroul
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thirroul Station
    ID 251593
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thirroul Station
    ID 251550
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 9
    Ride to train station Wollongong Station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    12 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 82.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 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 Lowden Square, Wollongong and the nearest public transport station is Coniston Station.

Train stations close to Wollongong:

  • Coniston Station
  • Wollongong Station
  • Lysaghts Station

Bus stations close to Wollongong:

  • Wollongong Hospital, Crown St
  • Wollongong Station, Station St
  • Station St opp Wollongong Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney to Wollongong by bus and train via T4, 71SC and SCO

To get from Sydney to Wollongong in Wollongong, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T4 train from Martin Place Station station to Sutherland Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71SC bus and finally take the SCO train from Thirroul Station station to Wollongong Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to train station
Train - T4
Bus - 71SC71SC
Train - SCO
Leaves from Martin Place Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Martin Place Station
    ID 200030
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Cronulla
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sutherland Station
    ID 223210
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E
    ID 2232264
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 71SC71SC
    Wait for bus
    71SC
    Thirroul
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thirroul Station
    ID 251593
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Thirroul Station
    ID 251550
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    Kiama
  • 9
    Ride to train station Wollongong Station
    Ride to train station
    Wollongong Station
    ID 250020
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line 90SC.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line T4, Bus line 71SC, Bus line SCO.

  • 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 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Wollongong?

    The T4 train line goes from Martin Place Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Sutherland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sutherland 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 10 min.

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

    Get on the T4 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 Sutherland stop, which is closest to Wollongong in Wollongong.

  • When is the first train from Sydney to Wollongong?

    The first train from Sydney in Sydney to Wollongong in Wollongong is South Coast Line. It leaves the Martin Place Station station at 02:40.

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