What is the cheapest way to get from Blacktown to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Blacktown to Katoomba is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blacktown to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Blacktown to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Blacktown and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Blacktown station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Blacktown Station, Stand L and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Penrith Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Blacktown and Katoomba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blacktown Station station and arriving at Katoomba Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Blacktown to Katoomba?

The distance between Blacktown and Katoomba is 75 km. The road distance is 75.1 km.

How do I travel from Blacktown to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Blacktown to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Blacktown to Katoomba?

The train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Blacktown to Katoomba bus from?

Blacktown to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Blacktown Station, Stand L.

Where do I catch the Blacktown to Katoomba train from?

Blacktown to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Blacktown Station.

Train or bus from Blacktown to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Blacktown to Katoomba is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $16 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Blacktown to Katoomba bus arrive?

Blacktown to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand F.

Where does the Blacktown to Katoomba train arrive?

Blacktown to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.

Can I drive from Blacktown to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Blacktown to Katoomba is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Blacktown to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 509+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Blacktown to Katoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Blacktown to Katoomba by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
1h 24m
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Penrith Station, Stand Fbus 90T1
2. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 21Bm
2h 6m
$8–16
Drive 75.1 km
1. Drive from Blacktown to Katoombacar 75.1 km
1h 1m
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blacktown to Katoombataxi 75.1 km
1h 1m
$190–230

Blacktown to Katoomba by train

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Distance: 75 km
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Blacktown, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Penrith Station, Stand F in around 2h 6m.

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