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 59m$15–20Bus, line 845 bus
- Take the bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
- Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand Cbus 845
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
5h 52m$30–42Drive 129.1 km
- Drive from Thirroul to Katoombacar 129.1 km
1h 52m$24–34
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 59m.
The fastest way to get from Thirroul to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirroul to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A and Penrith Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
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 59m.
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 59m and costs $15 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Thirroul to Katoomba, including transfers.
Thirroul to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av 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 59m and costs $15 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 845 bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 52m.
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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thirroul Station to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via North Wollongong Station, Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av, Campbelltown Station, Stand A, Campbelltown Station, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C, Western Sydney International Airport, Stand A, Penrith Station, Stand F, and Penrith Station, Stand D in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Thirroul Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Princes Hwy Opp Achilles Av to Campbelltown Station, Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand C to Western Sydney International Airport, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Thirroul to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campbelltown Station, 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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