There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Katoomba by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
2h 31m$13–26Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T2 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 32m$12–17Drive 102.9 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Katoombacar 102.9 km
1h 22m$19–27
Sydney CBD to Katoomba by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Katoomba is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand Q and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Windsor Rd At Railway St and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Katoomba is 117 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Katoomba without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $13 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Sydney CBD to Katoomba, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St station.
Sydney CBD to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Wynyard Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Katoomba is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
Transport for NSW operates a bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m. CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wynyard Station to Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station in around 2h 32m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Wynyard Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney CBD to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Sydney CBD to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Katoomba is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Sydney CBD to Katoomba.
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