Train:

First, you would have to catch the train from the Sydney Domestic/International Airport Terminal to Wolli Creek then from Wolli Creek to Wollongong on the South Coast Line.
Trains from the Airport to Wolli Creek depart approximately every 10-15 minutes.

The train fare from the Airport to Wollongong one way is $ 20.20 (Adult)

Please note that not all trains to the South Coast stop at Wolli Creek Station, so check 131500.com.au
OR if in doubt, we recommend you travel to Central Station (Sydney city)

The schedule for trains from Wollongong to Central (and return) are available from www.cityrail.com.au or phone 131 500.

There are 2 train stops at Wollongong, North Wollongong and Wollongong. North Wollongong is the nearest stop to the Novotel hotel. To make your way to your accommodation, you can either go by taxi or catch the free Gong shuttle service. 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.

To view the Wollongong shuttle map click HERE

Premier Bus:

The Premier Bus departs 2 times a day 7 days a week each way.

From Domestic Airport – Wollongong Railway (Arrives Wollongong Railway Eastern Side)
Leaves: 9:30am Arrives: 11:15am
Leaves: 3:35pm Arrives: 5:25pm
From International Airport – Wollongong Railway (Arrives Wollongong Railway Eastern Side)
Leaves: 9:40am Arrives: 11:15am
Leaves: 3:45pm Arrives: 5:25pm

From Wollongong Railway – Domestic Airport (Leaves Wollongong Railway Eastern Side)
Leaves: 9:35am Arrives: 11:05am
Leaves: 2:10pm Arrives: 3:40pm
From Wollongong – International Airport (Leaves Wollongong Railway Eastern Side)
Leaves: 9:35am Arrives: 11:00am
Leaves: 2:10pm Arrives: 3:35pm

Price for the domestic service:
Adult: $18

Prices for the International Service:
Adult: $28

For more information please contact: 133 410 or visit www.premierms.com.au

On arrival in Wollongong the coach will deliver you to the Wollongong Railway Station. To make your way to your accommodation, you can either go by taxi or catch the free Gong shuttle service. 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.
To view the Wollongong shuttle map click HERE

Private Airport Shuttle Services:

These smaller buses operate on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis. They will pick you up from the Airport and deliver you to where you are staying in Wollongong. Approximate cost is $50pp one way, However, the price may decrease the more people that travel. Various local options include:

Airport Connection Services
Air Port Direct Primbee Ph: 02 4229 4935
Leisure Coast Limousines shuttle Dapto Ph: 02 4261 7393
Coastline Limousines and Connections Wollongong Ph: 0407 898 600
Jetlink Travel Mt Kembla Ph: 02 4272 7944
Kylope hire Warilla Ph: 02 4296 4570
Kiama transfer hire Kiama Ph: 02 4237 7345
South Coast Shuttle Gerringong Ph: 0421 885 523
Wollongong Coach Terminal Wollongong Ph: 02 4226 1022
Wollongong Limousine Service Wollongong Ph: 02 4225 3666
South Coast Scenic Tours Wollongong Ph: 0408 171 515
Canons Shuttles Ph: 02 9522 6868 Or 4647 8551

Car Rentals:

There are several car hire companies based at the Airport for your convenience. These
companies also have branches in Wollongong if you only wish to use the car for one way travel.
Prices vary from dealer to dealer and car to car.

Thrifty Car Rentals 1300 367 227
Avis Car Rentals 136 333
Hertz Car Rentals 133 039
Delta 131390
Budget Car Rentals 132 727
BY ROAD:

Road distances to Wollongong
Sydney 84.5km
Canberra 242.6km
Melbourne 835.5km
Nowra 77.6km
Bateman’s Bay 195.6km
Mittagong 70.9km

From Sydney
Wollongong is located an easy 1 hours drive south of Sydney, you will pass beautiful views and landscapes on your short 84.5km drive along the coast. An easy 1 hour and 20 minutes drive to Wollongong via the Princes Highway (F6 Freeway) from Sydney CBD or 60 minutes from Macarthur in Sydney’s west via the Westlink M7
From Southern Highlands About 45 minutes drive east via either Mount Ousley Road/Picton Road and the Hume Highway (F5 Freeway) or Macquarie Pass/Illawarra Highway.

From Canberra
About 2.5 hours drive time along the Hume Highway to the Picton interchange and the Picton Road/Mt Ousley Road, or to Moss Vale and the Illawarra Highway.