There are 3 ways to get from Maitland to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 22m$25–161Bus
- Take the bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus 2404 / ...
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus
4h 55m$45–66Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Maitland to Katoombacar 230.9 km
2h 54m$42–61
Maitland to Katoomba by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maitland to Katoomba is to train which costs $24 - $170 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Maitland to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Maitland station to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station, Station St and arriving at Katoomba via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Maitland station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Maitland Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Maitland and Katoomba is 278 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Maitland to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $24 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Maitland to Katoomba, including transfers.
Maitland to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Maitland Station, Station St.
Maitland to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Maitland Station.
The best way to get from Maitland to Katoomba is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $24 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Maitland, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Maitland Station to Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Katoomba via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Maitland Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Maitland Station, Station St to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Maitland to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
Maitland to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maitland to Katoomba is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Maitland to Katoomba.
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