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How to get fromIlford to Katoombaby train, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Ilford to Katoomba by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LHR - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    28h 4m
    $747–1,887

  2. Fly London City Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LCY - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    30h 8m
    $1,717–11,029

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LGW - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    27h 54m
    $800–1,978

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane STN - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    27h 51m
    $945–2,174

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHX - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    28h 49m
    $1,068–2,198

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane LHR - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    39h 57m
    $907–2,903

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane LHR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    33h 40m
    $1,183–2,850

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane LGW - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    31h 33m
    $1,018–2,566

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration23h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$824Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,180.8 km
  • Duration: 28h 4m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Ilford to Katoomba. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Stratford, walk to Stratford DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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