The average bus between Balmain and Katoomba takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Balmain to Katoomba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Balmain and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Balmain is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Katoomba at 7:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Parramatta Station, Stand B3 and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Balmain station and arriving at Katoomba station via Parramatta Station, Stand B3 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Balmain to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd Opp White Bay station.
Balmain to Katoomba bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
The distance between Balmain and Katoomba is 81.9 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Victoria Rd Opp White Bay to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Parramatta Station, Stand B3 and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 3h 2m.