What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to train which costs $13 - $21 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Balmain to Katoomba?

The distance between Balmain and Katoomba is 117 km. The road distance is 99.4 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $13 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Balmain to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Katoomba bus from?

Balmain to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.

Train or bus from Balmain to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 433 bus and bus, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Balmain to Katoomba bus arrive?

Balmain to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Pitt St Before Hay St station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Katoomba is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Balmain to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 524+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Balmain to Katoomba - 3 ways to travel via train, line 433 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Balmain to Katoomba by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 51m
$14–20
Line 433 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus 433
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
3h 30m
$14–21
Drive 99.4 km
1. Drive from Balmain to Katoombacar 99.4 km
1h 20m
$19–28

Balmain to Katoomba by bus and train

286Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

Intercity Trains operates a train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Pitt St Before Hay St and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 3h 30m.

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