The average train between Canberra and Katoomba takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Canberra 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.
Trains run twice daily between Canberra and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canberra is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Katoomba at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Campbelltown Station and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canberra to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Canberra to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
Canberra to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
The distance between Canberra and Katoomba is 205.5 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, and Blacktown Station in around 6h 33m.
