What is the cheapest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Darling Harbour (Water) and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Darling Harbour (Water) and Katoomba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Katoomba Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba?

The distance between Darling Harbour (Water) and Katoomba is 110 km. The road distance is 102.3 km.

How do I travel from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba?

The train from Central Station to Katoomba Station takes 1h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba bus from?

Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba train from?

Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $20 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba bus arrive?

Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B2.

Where does the Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba train arrive?

Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.

Can I drive from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

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Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
1h 59m
$8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Parramatta Station, Stand B2bus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
2h 35m
$9–20
Drive 102.3 km
1. Drive from Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoombacar 102.3 km
1h 21m
$19–27
Line 52 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 52
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
2h 42m
$9–19

Darling Harbour (Water) to Katoomba by train

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Distance: 109.8 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Darling Harbour (Water), NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Katoomba Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Parramatta Station, Stand B2 and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 2h 35m.

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