There are 5 ways to get from Katoomba to Gunnedah by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus 547 / ...
- Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 361
9h 19m$42–67Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus 4317
9h 47m$38–60Train
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Stationtrain 223
- Take the train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Stationtrain 243
9h 34m$47–79Drive 404.5 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Gunnedahcar 404.5 km
4h 55m$72–104Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stopbus
6h 37m$285–573
Katoomba to Gunnedah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Gunnedah is to train and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Gunnedah is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 and Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Gunnedah station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Gunnedah Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Katoomba and Gunnedah is 474 km. The road distance is 404.5 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Gunnedah without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Katoomba to Gunnedah, including transfers.
Katoomba to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3.
Katoomba to Gunnedah train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Gunnedah is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Gunnedah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop via Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 and Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Gunnedah Station via Strathfield Station and Werris Creek Station in around 9h 34m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Phone
- 131 500
- 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 Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Strathfield Station to Werris Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $45–70
Train from Werris Creek Station to Gunnedah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $10–16
- First Class
- $17–26
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Gunnedah Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Gunnedah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy station.
Katoomba to Gunnedah train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Gunnedah is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Katoomba to Gunnedah.
There are 14+ hotels available in Gunnedah.




