What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Balmain is to train which costs $11 - $16 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Balmain is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Balmain?

The distance between Katoomba and Balmain is 112 km. The road distance is 97.7 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $11 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Balmain?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Katoomba to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Balmain bus from?

Katoomba to Balmain bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Balmain train from?

Katoomba to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Balmain?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Balmain is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $55 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Katoomba to Balmain bus arrive?

Katoomba to Balmain bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Katoomba to Balmain train arrive?

Katoomba to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Balmain is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Katoomba to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5218+ hotels available in Balmain.

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Distance: 111.9 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Katoomba to Central Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a week.

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