There are 3 ways to get from Thirroul to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 54m$15–20Bus
- Take the bus from Thirroul Station to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Abus 36Sc / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
4h 45m$37–55Drive 129.1 km
- Drive from Thirroul to Katoombacar 129.1 km
1h 52m$28–40
Thirroul to Katoomba by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thirroul to Katoomba is to train which costs $15 - $21 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Thirroul to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirroul station to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Thirroul Station and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Thirroul station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Thirroul Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Thirroul and Katoomba is 179 km. The road distance is 129.1 km.
The best way to get from Thirroul to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Thirroul to Katoomba, including transfers.
Thirroul to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Thirroul Station.
Thirroul to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Thirroul Station.
The best way to get from Thirroul to Katoomba is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Thirroul, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Thirroul Station to Katoomba Station via Central Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thirroul Station to Katoomba via Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A and Central Station in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Thirroul Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Thirroul Station to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Thirroul to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand A.
Thirroul to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thirroul to Katoomba is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Thirroul to Katoomba.
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