The average bus between The Rocks and Katoomba takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.
Buses run hourly between The Rocks and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from The Rocks is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Katoomba at 2:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Northern Rd After Windsor Rd and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct bus from The Rocks to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from The Rocks station and arriving at Katoomba station via Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The Rocks to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St station.
The Rocks to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
The distance between The Rocks and Katoomba is 84.4 km. The road distance is 117 km.
Transport for NSW operates a bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 30m. CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit also services this route hourly.