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2492 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Cairns to Wollongong

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Cheapest
By car (2 492 km)
29 h 6 min
2492 km.
from $137
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Bus, Plane
5 h 57 min
2010 km.
from $197.08
Train
42 h 35 min
2010 km.
from $2006.90
Bus, Train
2 d 1 h 55 min
2010 km.
from $225.09
Bus
2 d 2 h 7 min
2010 km.
from $416.80

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.04–$5.81
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.64–$34.12
Train from Central Station to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.04–$6.07

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.10–$240.12

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.02–$189.57
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.83–$107.42
Bus from Central Station to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.43–$22.75

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.10–$568.70

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.10–$619.26

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.38–$518.15
Plane from Cairns to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.57–$695.08

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Cairns to Wollongong
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.57–$631.89

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.66–$4,469.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Wollongong is to fly and train which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Wollongong is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wollongong via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 35m.

How far is it from Cairns to Wollongong?

The distance between Cairns and Wollongong is 2054 km. The road distance is 2488.7 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 42h 35m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Cairns to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Wollongong bus from?

Cairns to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Wollongong train from?

Cairns to Wollongong train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairns to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Cairns to Wollongong is to train which takes 42h 35m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130.43 - $456.52 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $217.39 - $391.30 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cairns to Wollongong bus arrive?

Cairns to Wollongong bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Wollongong?

Wollongong is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 15:13 in Cairns and 16:13 in Wollongong.

Where does the Cairns to Wollongong train arrive?

Cairns to Wollongong train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Wollongong is 2489 km. It takes approximately 29h 19m to drive from Cairns to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 272+ hotels available in Wollongong. Prices start at $89.71 per night.
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