The easiest way to get in and out of Wollongong is by train. The CityRail network covers the city and its surrounding area and there are frequent trains between Wollongong and Sydney as well as trains further south to Kiama and Nowra. The train from Sydney Central to Wollongong costs $9.60 one-way or $13.20 for an off-peak return.
Buses go to destinations south of Nowra as well as to Canberra and Melbourne. Buses terminate at the bus station on the corner of Campbell and Keira Streets.