St Francis Xavier Cathedral: A Spiritual Gem in Wollongong

Getting There

• Car

  If you're travelling by car, head towards Wollongong. Use the M1 Princes Motorway if coming from the north or south. Once in Wollongong, take the exit for Memorial Drive. Follow Memorial Drive until you reach the roundabout, then take the exit onto Harbour Street. Continue on Harbour Street for about 1 km. The St Francis Xavier Cathedral will be on your left at 36 Harbour St, Wollongong NSW 2500. Parking is available nearby but may incur fees depending on the location.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  For those using public transportation, take a bus to Wollongong City Centre. Check the local bus schedules for routes that stop at Crown Street. Once you arrive at the Wollongong City Centre, it’s a short 10-minute walk to the cathedral. Head south on Crown Street, turn left onto Harbour Street, and you will find the cathedral at 36 Harbour St, Wollongong NSW 2500. Bus fares vary but generally cost around AUD $4-$6.

• Public Transportation - Train

  If you prefer to travel by train, catch the South Coast Line service to Wollongong Station. Trains run regularly from Sydney Central Station. Once you arrive at Wollongong Station, exit the station and walk towards the city centre (about a 15-minute walk). Head north on Crown Street, turn left onto Harbour Street, and you will find the cathedral at 36 Harbour St, Wollongong NSW 2500. Train fares from Sydney to Wollongong typically range from AUD $10-$15.