Adelaide to Wollongong by bus
Wollongong lies 1,125 km (699 mi) east of Adelaide, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,372 km (853 mi) of road.
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| Adelaide | Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 280,153 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Postal codes | 5000–5839 | 2500–2520 |
Clocks in Wollongong are 30 min ahead of Adelaide right now, so a 20 h 26 min journey lands 20 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Wollongong from Adelaide?
1,125 km (699 mi) in a straight line, east of Adelaide; by road roughly 1,372 km (853 mi).
How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Wollongong by bus?
About 20 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Wollongong?
Wollongong is 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against Australia/Adelaide).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.