There are 3 ways to get from Gunnedah to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 244
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
8h 53m$48–80Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 4418
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
8h 54m$42–59Drive 404.4 km
- Drive from Gunnedah to Katoombacar 404.4 km
4h 55m$72–103
Gunnedah to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunnedah to Katoomba is to bus and train which costs $40 - $60 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Gunnedah to Katoomba is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Gunnedah station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Gunnedah Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Werris Creek Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Gunnedah and Katoomba is 561 km. The road distance is 404.4 km.
The best way to get from Gunnedah to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Gunnedah to Katoomba, including transfers.
Gunnedah to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Gunnedah Station.
Gunnedah to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Werris Creek Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunnedah to Katoomba is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Gunnedah to Katoomba.
There are 514+ hotels available in Katoomba.
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 53m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Gunnedah Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
Train from Werris Creek Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $45–70
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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