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How to get fromCoonabarabran to Katoombaby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Coonabarabran to Katoomba by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 546 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    6h 36m
    $33–178

  2. Bus, train via Dubbo

    1. Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4bus bus 362
    2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train 428
    7h 44m
    $50–192

  3. Drive  345.2 km

    1. Drive from Coonabarabran to Katoombacar car 345.2 km
    4h 27m
    $62–89

Coonabarabran to Katoomba by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Coonabarabran to Katoomba. However, you can take the bus to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1, walk to Lithgow Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Katoomba Station via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 and Dubbo Station in around 7h 44m.

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