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The Rocks to Katoomba buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between The Rocks and Katoomba takes 2h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from The Rocks 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.

2h 15m
Duration
105 km
Distance
$17
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

The Rocks to Katoomba bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between The Rocks and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Rocks is at 6:15 AM which arrives into Katoomba at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Pitt St Opp Barlow St and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transit SystemsNSW TrainLink2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transit SystemsNSW TrainLink2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transit SystemsNSW TrainLink2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Transit SystemsNSW TrainLink2h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Rocks to Katoomba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 105.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between The Rocks, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl once daily. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 2h.

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