The average train between The Rocks and Katoomba takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between The Rocks and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Rocks is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Katoomba at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from The Rocks to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from The Rocks station and arriving at Katoomba station via Strathfield Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The Rocks to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.
The Rocks to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
The distance between The Rocks and Katoomba is 84.4 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Circular Quay Station to Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station in around 2h 38m.