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How to get fromKatoomba to Southern Highlandsby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Katoomba to Southern Highlands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parramatta Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain train Shl
    4h 8m
    $20–36

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stopbus bus 7505 / ...
    4h 45m
    $45–61

  3. Drive  146.6 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Southern Highlandscar car 146.6 km
    1h 58m
    $27–39

  4. Train, line 845 bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus bus 845
    3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain train Shl
    4h 40m
    $23–39

  5. Train via Penrith

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Penrith Station to Leppington Stationtrain train T5
    3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral Stationtrain train Shl
    5h 14m
    $24–44

Katoomba to Southern Highlands by train

Calendar167Weekly Trains
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Bowral Station via Parramatta Station, Glenfield Station, and Campbelltown Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 4h 45m.

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