There are 3 ways to get from Katoomba to Central Coast by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
4h 37m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 22Bm / ...
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3101 / ...
5h 47m$23–35Drive 147.9 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Central Coastcar 147.9 km
1h 54m$27–39
Katoomba to Central Coast by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Central Coast is to train which costs $18 - $26 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Central Coast is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, Stand A and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Gosford Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Katoomba and Central Coast is 189 km. The road distance is 147.9 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $18 - $26.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Katoomba to Central Coast, including transfers.
Katoomba to Central Coast bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Katoomba to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Central Coast is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $18 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Strathfield Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, George St, Hornsby Station, Stand A, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Central Coast bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A1.
Katoomba to Central Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Central Coast is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Katoomba to Central Coast.
There are 839+ hotels available in Central Coast.