There are 7 ways to get from Katoomba to Bellingen by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus
6h 6m$233–450Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Urunga Stationtrain 33 / ...
12h 15m$51–215Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rdbus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Urunga Station, Coach Stopbus 3105 / ...
12h 17m$69–101Drive 581.7 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Bellingencar 581.7 km
6h 25m$106–153Train, fly to Armidale, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus
8h 11m$284–555Train, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Opposite The Yellow Shed Bellingenbus
8h 56m$199–475Train, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Central Station to Macksvillebus
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Church St At Hyde Stbus 358
13h 50m$89–130
Katoomba to Bellingen by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Bellingen is to train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Bellingen is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $230 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Bellingen. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Church St At Hyde St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Urunga Public School, Bowra St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Bellingen station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Urunga Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Katoomba and Bellingen is 602 km. The road distance is 581.7 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Bellingen without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Katoomba to Bellingen, including transfers.
Katoomba to Bellingen bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Bellingen train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Bellingen is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs $50 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 12h 17m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Bellingen, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Church St At Hyde St via Strathfield Station, Urunga Station, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Church St At Hyde St via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Urunga Station, Coach Stop, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 12h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–700
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Phone
- 131 500
- 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 Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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
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 XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–75
- First
- $80–95
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–90
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to The Yellow Shed Bellingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Opposite The Yellow Shed Bellingen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Urunga Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Church St At Hyde St
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba to Bellingen bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
Katoomba to Bellingen train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Bellingen is 582 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Katoomba to Bellingen.
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