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    Wollongong

Provided by: Destination NSW for Wollongong

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Airport

Airport

Sydney Airport is the closest airport to Wollongong. Connecting links between the airport and Wollongong are provided by rail and road. By road: It's an easy hour-long drive to Wollongong. Follow the signs from the airport towards Wollongong and Rockdale to get to the Princes Highway, and from there follow the road and directional signage south to Wollongong. By Rail: For a direct link to Wollongong, catch an airport train to Wolli Creek and then change platforms for a train on the South Coast Line to Wollongong. Peak hour trains to Wollongong sometimes skip Wolli Creek, in which case you can change trains at Hurstville for a train to Wollongong. Travel time is less than 2 hours.
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Public transport

Public transport

Wollongong Train Station lies in the heart of town on the South Coast Line of the Transport NSW intercity network. Many surrounding beaches are also accessible by train, including Stanwell Park, Wombarra, Coledale, Austinmer and Thirroul, which all have an hourly service. Travel further south on the train line to discover other beautiful coastal towns such as Shellharbour, Kiama and Gerringong, as well as the hinterland village of Berry. Free Gong Shuttle Bus: Wollongong’s free Gong Shuttle Bus makes it easy to get around the city. The service operates in both directions on a loop from Wollongong Station to Wollongong University via Wollongong Hospital, Burelli Street and the Innovation Campus. On weekdays the shuttle operates every 10 minutes between 7am and 6pm and every 20 minutes from 6pm to 10pm. On weekends the shuttle operates every 20 minutes between 8am and 6pm. The route numbers for the Gong Shuttle are 55A and 55C.
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