There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
5h 21m$20–30Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 15Cn
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus
6h 34m$42–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Katoomba246.4 km
2h 58mDrive 246.4 km
- Drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoombacar 246.4 km
2h 58m$44–64
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba is to train which costs $20 - $30 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr and arriving at Katoomba via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, Hornsby Station, Stand C and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NTL) station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Katoomba is 274 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $20 - $30.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba, including transfers.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Hamilton Station.
The best way to get from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $20 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Newcastle Airport (NTL), Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Katoomba Station via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Hamilton Station, and Strathfield Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr to Katoomba via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand C, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newcastle-NTL to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at George St Opp Hornsby Station.
Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Katoomba.
There are 507+ hotels available in Katoomba.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Katoomba. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.