There are 6 ways to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 23m$47–103Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
7h 24m$34–54Drive 319.8 km
- Drive from Katoomba (Station) to Canberracar 319.8 km
3h 44m$58–84Train, fly
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
4h 47m$281–521Train, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 35m$43–71Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
6h 33m$79–131
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is to train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba (Station) station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Canberra Station via Blacktown Station, Glenfield Station and Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Katoomba (Station) and Canberra is 386 km. The road distance is 319.8 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra, including transfers.
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Katoomba (Station), NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
You can take a bus from Katoomba to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Canberra Station via Blacktown Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–440
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Campbelltown Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $35–55
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- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Katoomba (Station) to Canberra train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Blacktown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba (Station) to Canberra is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Katoomba (Station) to Canberra.
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