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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gunnedah to Katoomba by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain train 244
    2. Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 224
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 52m
    $48–72

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus 4418
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    8h 53m
    $41–59

  3. Drive  404.4 km

    1. Drive from Gunnedah to Katoombacar car 404.4 km
    4h 56m
    $73–106

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Moree Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MRZ - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $259–655

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus bus 362
    2. Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 1bus bus 546 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus
    9h 22m
    $46–68

Gunnedah to Katoomba by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Gunnedah Station to Katoomba Station via Werris Creek Station and Strathfield Station in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy and Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 2 in around 9h 22m.

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