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How to get fromGrafton to Katoombaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Grafton to Katoomba by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    11h 29m
    $59–221

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grafton to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    14h 13m
    $93–148

  3. Drive 679.9 km

    1. Drive from Grafton to Katoombacar car 679.9 km
    7h 30m
    $121–175

  4. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $209–508

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grafton Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 3206 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus bus
    14h 21m
    $78–127

  6. Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to McLachlan Park, River Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 32m
    $124–331

  7. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grafton to Bilingabus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $116–366

  8. Train, bus to Armidale, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ARM - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    11h 7m
    $305–646

  9. Train, bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 39m
    $189–444

  10. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grafton to Bilingabus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    12h 23m
    $137–552

Grafton to Katoomba by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 781.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 29m

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

You can take a train from Grafton Station to Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to Katoomba via Bligh St At Charles Lane, Grafton Station, Coach Stop, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 14h 21m.

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