There are 3 ways to get from Balmain to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 50m$13–20Line 433 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus 433
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
3h 30m$14–21Drive 99.4 km
- Drive from Balmain to Katoombacar 99.4 km
1h 21m$19–27
Balmain to Katoomba by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to train which costs $12 - $21 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $18 - $27.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Balmain and Katoomba is 117 km. The road distance is 99.4 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Balmain to Katoomba, including transfers.
Balmain to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.
Balmain to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 433 bus and bus, which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 30m.
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 $7–11 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.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- customerserviceNSW@transitsystems.com.au
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Transit Systems
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Booking & Getting There
Balmain to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Pitt St Before Hay St station.
Balmain to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Katoomba is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Balmain to Katoomba.
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