There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Appin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Glenfield Stationtrain T5
3h 45m$16–25Bus, line 790 bus, line 845 bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 790
- Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
3h 48m$21–30Drive 105 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Appincar 105 km
1h 34m$19–28Train, line 845 bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
4h 2m$20–28
Katoomba to Appin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Appin is to train which costs $16 - $26 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Appin is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Appin. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Appin Rd Opp Macquariedale Rd via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B and Campbelltown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Appin station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Campbelltown Station via Blacktown Station and Glenfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Katoomba and Appin is 141 km. The road distance is 105 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Appin without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Katoomba to Appin, including transfers.
Katoomba to Appin bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Katoomba to Appin train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Appin is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $16 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 790 bus and line 845 bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Appin, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Appin Rd Opp Macquariedale Rd via Blacktown Station, Glenfield Station, Campbelltown Station, and Campbelltown Station, Stand D in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Appin Rd Opp Macquariedale Rd via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, and Campbelltown Station, Stand D in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Blacktown Station to Glenfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Penrith Station, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Appin bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand D.
Katoomba to Appin train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Blacktown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Appin is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Katoomba to Appin.
There are 152+ hotels available in Appin.