Sydney to Wollongong
Sydney to Wollongong is a fast 85 km run down the F6 Princes Motorway, past the Royal National Park and the Sea Cliff Bridge. Trains take 1h 40m with transfers; a direct carpool gets you there in 1h 15m.
Distance
85 km
Drive time
1h 15m
Seat from
$12
Cost comparison
Sydney to Wollongong, every which way
Carpool
$12 to $14
per seat on RideMates
Flight
Not practical
plus bags and transfers
Bus
$10 to $18 on Premier or V/Line
slower, more stops
Drive solo
around $22 in fuel
fuel and wear, before tolls
Why RideMates
Why carpool this route?
Faster than the train
The South Coast Line is scenic but slow. A direct drive via Sutherland is 25 minutes quicker.
Sea Cliff Bridge views
Drivers who take the coast road via Stanwell Park and the Sea Cliff Bridge turn a commute into a sightseeing trip.
Uni commuter rides
UOW students run this route constantly during semester. Recurring rides up and down the coast are a staple.
On the way
Common stops between Sydney and Wollongong
Most drivers take a break somewhere along the route. Some will drop passengers off here too.
FAQ
Sydney to Wollongong questions
How much is a Sydney to Wollongong carpool?
Short-distance rides hit the $10 minimum driver seat price, so passengers pay around $12 to $14 per seat.
Is it faster than the train?
Yes. Direct drive is 1h 15m. The train is around 1h 40m including transfers.
Do drivers go via the Sea Cliff Bridge?
Some do, some take the faster F6 route. Message the driver if the coastal drive is important to you.
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