Buses to Wollongong
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Wollongong, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong to Sydney | Australia | 68 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Wollongong to Central Coast | Australia | 119 km (74 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Wollongong to Newcastle | Australia | 185 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Wollongong to Canberra | Australia | 187 km (116 mi) | about 3 h 37 min |
| Wollongong to Bendigo | Australia | 652 km (405 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Wollongong to Melbourne | Australia | 652 km (405 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Wollongong to Geelong | Australia | 717 km (445 mi) | about 13 h 7 min |
| Wollongong to Ballarat | Australia | 723 km (449 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Wollongong to Gold Coast | Australia | 754 km (468 mi) | about 13 h 47 min |
| Wollongong to Toowoomba | Australia | 770 km (478 mi) | about 14 h 4 min |
| Wollongong to Logan City | Australia | 783 km (487 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Wollongong to Brisbane | Australia | 800 km (497 mi) | about 14 h 36 min |
| Wollongong to Adelaide | Australia | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 20 h 26 min |
| Wollongong to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 889 km (552 mi) | about 16 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.