There are 4 ways to get from Appin to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glenfield Station to Blacktown Stationtrain T5
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 41m$15–26Line 845 bus, train
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 19m$19–27Drive 106.5 km
- Drive from Appin to Katoombacar 106.5 km
1h 32m$20–28Line 845 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
4h 37m$21–30
Appin to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appin to Katoomba is to train which costs $15 - $26 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Appin to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Appin to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Appin Rd Opp St Bede's Catholic Church and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A and Penrith Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Appin station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Campbelltown Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Glenfield Station and Blacktown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Appin and Katoomba is 140 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.
The best way to get from Appin to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $15 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Appin to Katoomba, including transfers.
Appin to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Campbelltown Station, Stand C.
Appin to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Glenfield Station.
The best way to get from Appin to Katoomba is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $15 - $26. Alternatively, you can line 845 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $30 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Appin, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Appin Rd Opp St Bede's Catholic Church to Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Blacktown Station in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appin Rd Opp St Bede's Catholic Church to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A, Penrith Station, Stand F, and Penrith Station, Stand D in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Glenfield Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $1–3
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Penrith Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Appin to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C station.
Appin to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Blacktown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appin to Katoomba is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Appin to Katoomba.
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