What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Katoomba is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo to Katoomba?

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

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Bourke St At McEvoy St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Katoomba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redfern Station station and arriving at Katoomba Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Katoomba?

The distance between Waterloo and Katoomba is 109 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $8 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo to Katoomba?

The train from Redfern Station to Katoomba Station takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Katoomba bus from?

Waterloo to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Katoomba train from?

Waterloo to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Redfern Station.

Train or bus from Waterloo to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Katoomba is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $24 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Waterloo to Katoomba bus arrive?

Waterloo to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B2.

Where does the Waterloo to Katoomba train arrive?

Waterloo to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Katoomba is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Waterloo to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 510+ hotels available in Katoomba.

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Katoomba by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Redfern Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
1h 56m
$8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2bus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
3h 8m
$11–23
Drive 102.1 km
1. Drive from Waterloo to Katoombacar 102.1 km
1h 24m
$19–27
Train via Central Station
1. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 40m
$11–16

Waterloo to Katoomba by train

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Distance: 108.6 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Waterloo, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Redfern Station to Katoomba Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourke St At McEvoy St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand N, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 3h 8m.

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