New South Wales

Carpool and rideshare across Wollongong

Wollongong is NSW's third-largest city and home to thousands of daily Sydney commuters. The F6 Princes Motorway links the Illawarra to the city in 75 minutes, and carpools beat the South Coast Line every time.

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Popular routes

Rides out of Wollongong

The routes drivers post most often. Tap through for live pricing, stops, and what to expect.

Wollongong

to Sydney

85 km1h 15m
Typical seat: $12 to $14

Wollongong

to Canberra

245 km3h
Typical seat: $15 to $22

Wollongong

to Nowra

75 km1h
Typical seat: $12 to $14

Wollongong

to Newcastle

250 km3h
Typical seat: $15 to $22

Wollongong

to Jervis Bay

135 km1h 45m
Typical seat: $12 to $14

Why Wollongong

Built for the way Wollongong moves

Daily Sydney commute

Wollongong to Sydney is one of the most-driven corridors in NSW. Recurring weekday rides every morning and evening.

UOW student trips

University of Wollongong students post carpools home most Fridays and back every Sunday.

South Coast weekend runs

Kiama, Nowra, Jervis Bay. Illawarra drivers head south for weekends constantly.

Coverage

Rides from every corner of Wollongong

Drivers post rides from across Wollongong and surrounding suburbs, including:

Wollongong CBDNorth WollongongCorrimalFairy MeadowThirroulFigtreeWongawilliShellharbourKiamaDapto

FAQ

Wollongong carpooling questions

How much is a Wollongong to Sydney carpool?

Short-distance rides are around $12 to $14 per seat. Faster than the train and door to door.

Is it faster than the train?

Yes. Direct drive is 1h 15m. The South Coast Line takes 1h 40m including transfers.

Can I get picked up in the Northern Illawarra?

Yes. Most Sydney-bound drivers pick up at Thirroul, Corrimal, or Fairy Meadow.

Are there regular commuter rides?

Yes. Morning and evening rides run Monday to Friday on the Wollongong-Sydney corridor.

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