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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Macquarie and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station, Main Rd and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Hornsby Station, Stand C, Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Macquarie and Katoomba?

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

How far is it from Lake Macquarie to Katoomba?

The distance between Lake Macquarie and Katoomba is 240 km. The road distance is 184.3 km.

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

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

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

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

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

Lake Macquarie to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Cardiff Station, Main Rd.

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

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

Train or bus from Lake Macquarie to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Katoomba is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $17 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Katoomba bus arrive?

Lake Macquarie to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Katoomba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Macquarie to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Katoomba is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Lake Macquarie to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 510+ hotels available in Katoomba.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 22m
$17–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
5h 5m
$19–34
Drive 184.3 km
1. Drive from Morisset to Katoombacar 184.3 km
2h 14m
$33–48

Lake Macquarie to Katoomba by train

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Distance: 240.2 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Station to Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Station, Main Rd to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand C, Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand B, Pennant Hills Station, Railway St, Stand A, Parramatta Station, Stand B3, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 5h 5m.

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