There are 4 ways to get from Mount Druitt to Katoomba by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
1h 37m$10–15Line 780 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Belmore Av Before Kurrajong Av to Penrith Station, Stand Fbus 780
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
2h 40m$12–17Drive 60.7 km
- Drive from Mount Druitt to Katoombacar 60.7 km
59 min$12–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount Druitt to Katoombataxi 60.7 km
59 min$150–190
Mount Druitt to Katoomba by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Druitt to Katoomba is to train which costs $9 - $16 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Druitt to Katoomba is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Druitt to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Belmore Av Before Kurrajong Av and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Penrith Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Druitt station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Mount Druitt Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Emu Plains Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Mount Druitt and Katoomba is 67 km. The road distance is 60.7 km.
The best way to get from Mount Druitt to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Mount Druitt to Katoomba, including transfers.
Mount Druitt to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Belmore Av Before Kurrajong Av station.
Mount Druitt to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Emu Plains Station.
The best way to get from Mount Druitt to Katoomba is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 780 bus and bus, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Mount Druitt, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Emu Plains Station to Katoomba Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belmore Av Before Kurrajong Av to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Penrith Station, Stand F and Penrith Station, Stand D in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Belmore Av Before Kurrajong Av to Penrith Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Silver Taxi Sydney
- Phone
- +61 2 7265 1337
- Website
- silvertaxisydney.com
Premier Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 8868 4200
- Website
- premiercabs.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Mount Druitt to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand F.
Mount Druitt to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Druitt to Katoomba is 61 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Mount Druitt to Katoomba.
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