What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie is to train which costs $17 - $23 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Lake Macquarie?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Lake Macquarie?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Lake Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Cardiff Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie?

The distance between Katoomba and Lake Macquarie is 240 km. The road distance is 182.5 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $17 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lake Macquarie bus from?

Katoomba to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lake Macquarie train from?

Katoomba to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $17 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Katoomba to Lake Macquarie bus arrive?

Katoomba to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A1.

Where does the Katoomba to Lake Macquarie train arrive?

Katoomba to Lake Macquarie train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Lake Macquarie is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie.

Where can I stay near Lake Macquarie?

There are 722+ hotels available in Lake Macquarie.

Katoomba to Lake Macquarie - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Katoomba to Lake Macquarie by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Cardiff Stationtrain Ccn
4h 22m
$17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 22Bm / ...
2. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Stationbus 15Cn
4h 26m
$17–32
Drive 182.5 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Morissetcar 182.5 km
2h 15m
$33–48

Katoomba to Lake Macquarie by train

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Distance: 240.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Cardiff Station via Strathfield Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H, Hornsby Station, George St, and Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St in around 4h 26m.

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