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

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Wollongong is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Wollongong is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Crown St After Keira St via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B and Campbelltown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Wollongong station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Wollongong Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Wollongong?

The distance between Katoomba and Wollongong is 192 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Katoomba to Wollongong without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $15 - $21.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Katoomba to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Wollongong bus from?

Katoomba to Wollongong bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Wollongong train from?

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

Train or bus from Katoomba to Wollongong?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Wollongong is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Katoomba to Wollongong bus arrive?

Katoomba to Wollongong bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where does the Katoomba to Wollongong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Katoomba to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Wollongong is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Katoomba to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 336+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Katoomba to Wollongong - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 920 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Wollongong by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
4h 3m
$15–21
Bus, line 920 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 to Bankstown Station, Stand Cbus 920 / ...
3. Take the train from Sutherland Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
4h 25m
$18–27
Drive 138.4 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Wollongongcar 138.4 km
2h 3m
$25–36
Bus, line 845 bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus
2. Take the bus from Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 845
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
5h 8m
$22–35

Katoomba to Wollongong by train

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Distance: 191.6 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Wollongong Station via Central Station in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Crown St After Keira St via Penrith Station, Stand D, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand B, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, and Campbelltown Station, Stand D in around 5h 8m.

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