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How to get fromTownsville to Katoombaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Townsville to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane TSV - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    5h 36m
    $173–443

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    36h 13m
    $214–5,165

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Katoombabus bus
    42h 2m
    $319–515

  4. Drive 1,981.5 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Katoombacar car 1,981.5 km
    22h 55m
    $355–513

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane TSV - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 2m
    $301–586

  6. Fly to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane TSV - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    10h 58m
    $639–768

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    44h 57m
    $341–596

Townsville to Katoomba by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration36h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,809.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Townsville to Katoomba Station via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 36h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Katoomba via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, and Strathfield Station, Everton Rd in around 42h 2m.

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