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 39m$19–26Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rdbus
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E to Hornsby Station, George Stbus 1T9
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus
5h 2m$45–66Drive 147.9 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Central Coastcar 147.9 km
1h 55m$27–39
Katoomba to Central Coast by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Central Coast is to train which costs $18 - $27 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Central Coast is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Hornsby Station, George St and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
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 39m.
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 39m and costs $18 - $27.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Katoomba to Central Coast, including transfers.
Katoomba to Central Coast bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
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 39m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 2m.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Hornsby Station, George St, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- 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 Strathfield Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E to Hornsby Station, George St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E to Hornsby Station, George St
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba to Central Coast bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
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 55m to drive from Katoomba to Central Coast.
There are 870+ hotels available in Central Coast.