There are 3 ways to get from Avoca Beach to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woy Woy Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 26m$92–114Drive 161.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Avoca Beach to Katoombacar 161.8 km
2h 9m$34–50Bus
- Take the bus from Avoca Dr Opp Heazlett Park to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 66A / ...
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 1Cn
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus
5h 58m$45–70
Avoca Beach to Katoomba by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avoca Beach to Katoomba is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Avoca Beach to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Avoca Beach to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Avoca Dr Opp Heazlett Park and arriving at Katoomba via Gosford Station, Stand G, Hornsby Station, Stand C and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Avoca Beach station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Woy Woy Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Avoca Beach and Katoomba is 178 km. The road distance is 161.8 km.
The best way to get from Avoca Beach to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Avoca Beach to Katoomba, including transfers.
Avoca Beach to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Avoca Dr Opp Heazlett Park station.
Avoca Beach to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Woy Woy Station.
The best way to get from Avoca Beach to Katoomba is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Avoca Beach, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Avoca Beach to Katoomba Station via Woy Woy Station and Strathfield Station in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avoca Dr Opp Heazlett Park to Katoomba via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand C, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Woy Woy Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Avoca Dr Opp Heazlett Park to Gosford Station, Stand N
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Avoca Beach to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Gosford Station, Stand N.
Avoca Beach to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avoca Beach to Katoomba is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Avoca Beach to Katoomba.
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