There are 7 ways to get from Avalon to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
5h 35m$100–270Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
15h 33m$81–272Bus
- Take the bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
15h 16m$106–135Drive 898.7 km
- Drive from Avalon to Katoombacar 898.7 km
10h 42m$161–232Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
6h 58m$145–343Fly Avalon Airport to Orange Airport, bus
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane AVV - OAG
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
8h 45m$243–913Train, bus
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
16h 26m$146–252
Avalon to Katoomba by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avalon to Katoomba is to bus which costs $100 - $140 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Avalon to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs $95 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Avalon station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station/Hicks St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Liverpool Station, Stand B and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Avalon station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Avalon and Katoomba is 882 km. The road distance is 898.7 km.
The best way to get from Avalon to Katoomba without a car is to bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Avalon to Katoomba, including transfers.
Avalon to Katoomba bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lara Station/Hicks St.
Avalon to Katoomba train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
The best way to get from Avalon to Katoomba is to bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $280 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Avalon, VIC, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand B, Parramatta Station, Stand A1, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 15h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lara Station to Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Central Station in around 15h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–420
Flights from Avalon Airport to Orange Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–250
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Lara Station to Sunshine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Lara Station/Hicks St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Lucknow to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Avalon to Katoomba bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.
Avalon to Katoomba train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avalon to Katoomba is 899 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Avalon to Katoomba.
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