There are 6 ways to get from Inverell to Katoomba by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 312
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 224
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
12h 25m$59–91Bus
- Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus 338
- Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus
13h 43m$79–125Drive 580.7 km
- Drive from Inverell to Katoombacar 580.7 km
7h 44m$104–150Bus to Tamworth, fly, train
- Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane TMW - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
9h 7m$280–563Bus to Moree Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Moree Station, Coach Stopbus
- Fly from Moree Airport (MRZ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MRZ - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
7h 33m$255–548Bus to Armidale, fly, train
- Take the bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner Stbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane ARM - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
8h 35m$216–437
Inverell to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inverell to Katoomba is to bus and train which costs $55 - $95 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Inverell to Katoomba is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 33m and costs $250 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Inverell to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Inverell Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Katoomba via Armidale Station, Coach Stop and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Inverell and Katoomba is 794 km. The road distance is 580.7 km.
The best way to get from Inverell to Katoomba without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 25m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Inverell to Katoomba, including transfers.
Inverell to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Inverell Visitor Information Centre station.
Inverell to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Armidale Station, Coach Stop.
Yes, the driving distance between Inverell to Katoomba is 581 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Inverell to Katoomba.
There are 513+ hotels available in Katoomba.
What companies run services between Inverell, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Katoomba via Armidale Station, Coach Stop, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 13h 43m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Tamworth to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
Flights from Moree Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–500
Flights from Armidale to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Tamworth Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–75
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Armidale Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Moree Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Inverell Visitor Information Centre to Central Beardy Mall, Faulkner St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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