What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Melbourne is to train which costs $70 - $270 and takes 13h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Melbourne is to drive and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $350 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E and Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Melbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Melbourne. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Southern Cross via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Melbourne?

The distance between Katoomba and Melbourne is 787 km. The road distance is 847.8 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 13h 51m and costs $70 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Katoomba to Melbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Melbourne bus from?

Katoomba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Katoomba to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Melbourne is to train which takes 13h 51m and costs $70 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $160 and takes 14h 17m.

Where does the Katoomba to Melbourne bus arrive?

Katoomba to Melbourne bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.

Where does the Katoomba to Melbourne train arrive?

Katoomba to Melbourne train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Melbourne is 848 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Katoomba to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5315+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Katoomba to Melbourne - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Katoomba to Melbourne by car, plane, train, or bus

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Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Drive from Katoomba to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OAG - MEL
4h 21m
$355–668
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
13h 51m
$73–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rdbus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
14h 17m
$133–152
Drive 847.8 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Melbournecar 847.8 km
10h 11m
$153–220
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
5h 26m
$154–352
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
7h 4m
$130–302
Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NTL - MEL
8h 18m
$138–378
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
14h 56m
$138–231

Katoomba to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 787.3 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Southern Cross via Central Station in around 13h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Southern Cross Coach Terminal via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand E, Liverpool Station, Stand A, and Liverpool in around 14h 17m.

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