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

The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Callaghan is to bus and train which costs $14 - $27 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Callaghan is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Wollongong and Callaghan?

No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong station to Callaghan. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station, Station St and arriving at Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Wollongong and Callaghan?

No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Callaghan station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Warabrook Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Wollongong to Callaghan?

The distance between Wollongong and Callaghan is 250 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Wollongong to Callaghan without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $22 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Wollongong to Callaghan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Callaghan bus from?

Wollongong to Callaghan bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wollongong Station, Station St.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Callaghan train from?

Wollongong to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.

Train or bus from Wollongong to Callaghan?

The best way to get from Wollongong to Callaghan is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $22 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Wollongong to Callaghan bus arrive?

Wollongong to Callaghan bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.

Where does the Wollongong to Callaghan train arrive?

Wollongong to Callaghan train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Wollongong to Callaghan?

Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Callaghan is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Wollongong to Callaghan.

Where can I stay near Callaghan?

There are 482+ hotels available in Callaghan.

Wollongong to Callaghan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Wollongong to Callaghan by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central StationSco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
4h 22m
$23–30
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A43Sc
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
5h
$14–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A43Sc
2. Take the bus from Central Station to NewcastleBrisbane
5h 53m
$33–68
Drive 224.7 km
1. Drive from Wollongong to Callaghan224.7 km
2h 43m
$44–64
Train via Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute
1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central StationSco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton StationCcn
4h 27m
$22–29

Wollongong to Callaghan by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.3 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Callaghan, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Wollongong Station to Warabrook Station via Central Station and Hamilton Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Ring Rd Opp The Wollotuka Institute via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A, Central Station, and Customs House, Watt St in around 5h 53m.

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