There are 4 ways to get from Mascot to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 35m$15–25Bus via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
3h 7m$14–22Drive 103.1 km
- Drive from Mascot to Katoombacar 103.1 km
1h 21m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Domestic Airport to Katoombabus
4h 27m$38–56
Mascot to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mascot to Katoomba is to bus via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Mascot to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Mascot station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Mascot station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Redfern Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Mascot and Katoomba is 113 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Mascot to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Mascot to Katoomba, including transfers.
Mascot to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Mascot to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Mascot to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $15 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Mascot, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl 4 times a week. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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More Questions & Answers
Mascot to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Mascot to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mascot to Katoomba is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Mascot to Katoomba.
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