There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2h 38m$14–23Bus, line 270 bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Clarence St After Market St to Forestway Shopping Centre, Forest Waybus 270 / ...
2h 38m$19–54Drive 108 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Frenchs Forestcar 108 km
1h 33m$20–29Train, line 611 bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Blacktown Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd, Stand Fbus 611
2h 52m$17–27
Katoomba to Frenchs Forest by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest is to train which costs $14 - $23 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Forestway Shopping Centre, Forest Way via Clarence St After Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Frenchs Forest station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Chatswood Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Katoomba and Frenchs Forest is 131 km. The road distance is 108 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest, including transfers.
Katoomba to Frenchs Forest bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Frenchs Forest train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 270 bus, which costs $18 - $55 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Forestway Shopping Centre, Forest Way via Central Station, Central Station, Gadigal Station, and Clarence St After Market St in around 2h 38m.
- 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 Blacktown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Clarence St After Market St to Forestway Shopping Centre, Forest Way
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Blacktown Station, Stand L to Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
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Booking & Getting There
Katoomba to Frenchs Forest bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Katoomba to Frenchs Forest train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Frenchs Forest is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Katoomba to Frenchs Forest.
There are 5319+ hotels available in Frenchs Forest.







