There are 3 ways to get from Bulli to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Redfern Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 45m$23–36Bus, line 845 bus
- Take the bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
- 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
5h 53m$29–42Drive 129.3 km
- Drive from Bulli to Katoombacar 129.3 km
1h 52m$24–34
Bulli to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulli to Katoomba is to train which costs $23 - $40 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bulli to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulli to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av 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 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Bulli station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Bulli Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Thirroul Station, Redfern Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Bulli and Katoomba is 178 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.
The best way to get from Bulli to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bulli to Katoomba, including transfers.
Bulli to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av station.
Bulli to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Thirroul Station.
The best way to get from Bulli to Katoomba is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Bulli, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Bulli Station to Katoomba Station via Thirroul Station, Redfern Station, and Strathfield Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bulli Station to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via North Wollongong Station, Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av, 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 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Thirroul Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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
Bulli to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campbelltown Station, Stand A.
Bulli to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulli to Katoomba is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Bulli to Katoomba.
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