What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Katoomba is to line 197 bus and line 611 bus and train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Mona Vale Rd Opp St Ives Village Shops and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Macquarie Centre, Stand A and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from St Ives to Katoomba?

The distance between St Ives and Katoomba is 111 km. The road distance is 103.6 km.

How do I travel from St Ives to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Katoomba without a car is to line 197 bus and line 611 bus and train which takes 2h 51m and costs $15 - $22.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from St Ives to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Katoomba bus from?

St Ives to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Macquarie Centre, Stand A station.

Where does the St Ives to Katoomba bus arrive?

St Ives to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B3.

Can I drive from St Ives to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Katoomba is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from St Ives to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 510+ hotels available in Katoomba.

St Ives to Katoomba - 3 ways to travel via train, line 197 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from St Ives to Katoomba by bus, train, or car

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Line 197 bus, line 611 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mona Vale Rd Opp St Ives Village Shops to Macquarie Centre, Stand Ebus 197
2. Take the bus from Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 611
3. Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 51m
$15–22
Line 550 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Macquarie Centre, Stand A to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
3h 28m
$12–25
Drive 103.6 km
1. Drive from St Ives to Katoombacar 103.6 km
1h 24m
$19–27

St Ives to Katoomba by bus and train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.4 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between St Ives, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mona Vale Rd Opp St Ives Village Shops to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Macquarie Centre, Stand E, Macquarie Centre, Stand A, Parramatta Station, Stand B3, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 3h 28m.

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