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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Wollongong is to fly and train which costs $240 - $700 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Wollongong is to fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

How far is it from Perth to Wollongong?

The distance between Perth and Wollongong is 3365 km. The road distance is 3757.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 3 days 17h and costs $850 - $11,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Perth to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Wollongong train from?

Perth to Wollongong train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Perth to Wollongong is to train which takes 3 days 17h and costs $850 - $11,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the time difference between Perth and Wollongong?

Wollongong is 3h ahead of Perth. It is currently 1:29 PM in Perth and 4:29 PM in Wollongong.

Where does the Perth to Wollongong train arrive?

Perth to Wollongong train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Wollongong is 3758 km. It takes approximately 40h to drive from Perth to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 329+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Perth to Wollongong - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Wollongong by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PER - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
6h 59m
$249–688
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain Per-Syd 2026
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
3d 17h
$870–10,700
Drive 3,757.9 km
1. Drive from Perth to Wollongongcar 3,757.9 km
40h
$670–967
Fly to Wollongong
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Wollongong (WOL)plane PER - WOL
8h 11m
$609–1,313
Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane PER - CBR
2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus
10h 4m
$421–926
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
3d 21h
$665–9,145

Perth to Wollongong by train

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3d 17hAverage Duration

$870Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,365.3 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Perth to Wollongong Station via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 3d 17h. Alternatively, Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and two other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Wollongong (WOL) twice daily.

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