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

The cheapest way to get from Carcoar to Katoomba is to bus which costs $18 - $29 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carcoar to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Carcoar and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Carcoar to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Icely St Opp Belubula St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Carcoar to Katoomba?

The distance between Carcoar and Katoomba is 161 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Carcoar to Katoomba without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 26m and costs $18 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Carcoar to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carcoar to Katoomba bus from?

Carcoar to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Icely St Opp Belubula St station.

Where does the Carcoar to Katoomba bus arrive?

Carcoar to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1.

Can I drive from Carcoar to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Carcoar to Katoomba is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Carcoar to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 508+ hotels available in Katoomba.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Icely St Opp Belubula St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 550
2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 26m
$18–157
Bus, train via Bathurst
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Icely St Opp Belubula St to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus 532 / ...
2. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 45m
$17–162
Drive 158.1 km
1. Drive from Carcoar to Katoombacar 158.1 km
2h 7m
$29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Icely St Opp Belubula St to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus 550
2. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 8002 / ...
3h 45m
$18–28

Carcoar to Katoomba by bus and train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.8 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Icely St Opp Belubula St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 in around 3h 45m.

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