There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 48m$8–11Line 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 20m$19–27Line 501 bus, train
- Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 500N / ...
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 52m$11–15
Balmain to Katoomba by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 20m 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 Pyrmont Bay station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Balmain and Katoomba is 112 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 48m and costs $8 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 Central Station.
The best way to get from Balmain to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $8 - $11. 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 Central Station to Katoomba Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 59m. 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
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
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More Questions & Answers
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 20m to drive from Balmain to Katoomba.
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