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$230–379Train
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 Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Urungabus Pm12
12h 57m$114–163Drive 583 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Bellingencar 583 km
6h 28m$103–149Train, 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$301–524Train, 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$191–404Train, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus
- Take the bus from Smith St After Belgrave St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper Stbus 468
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Church St At Hyde Stbus 358
15h 33m$68–117
Katoomba to Bellingen by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
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 - $380.
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 Central Station and Urunga Public School, Bowra St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
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 583 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 $110 - $170 and takes 12h 57m.
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 Central Station, Urunga, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–310
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–230
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- 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
- $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
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
- $40–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- 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 Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Smith St After Belgrave St to Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Church St At Hyde St
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Bellingen bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Katoomba to Bellingen train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Bellingen is 583 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Katoomba to Bellingen.
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