There are 5 ways to get from Bulli to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train via Greenacre
best- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Redfern Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h 45m$23–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thirroul Station to Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand Ebus
- Take the bus from Howard Rd Opp Padstow Station to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus M91
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
5h 9m$10–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Hurstville Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Hurstville Station, Stand B to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus M91
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
4h 36m$15–34Drive 129.2 km
- Drive from Bulli to Katoombacar 129.2 km
1h 52m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Thirroul Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
4h 32m$17–24
Bulli to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulli to Katoomba is to train which costs $17 - $25 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bulli to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulli to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Bulli Bowling Club, Princes Hwy and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Thirroul Station, Sutherland Station, Stand A, Howard Rd Opp Padstow Station and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bulli station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Bulli Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Thirroul Station, Redfern Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Bulli and Katoomba is 178 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Bulli to Katoomba without a car is to train via Greenacre which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bulli to Katoomba, including transfers.
Bulli to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Thirroul Station.
Bulli to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Thirroul Station.
The best way to get from Bulli to Katoomba is to train via Greenacre which takes 3h 45m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $40 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Bulli, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Bulli Station to Katoomba Station via Thirroul Station, Redfern Station, and Strathfield Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bulli Bowling Club, Princes Hwy to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Thirroul Comm Centre And Library, Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul Station, Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E, Sutherland Station, Stand A, Howard Rd Opp Padstow Station, Parramatta Station, Stand A1, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Thirroul Station to Redfern Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Thirroul Station to Hurstville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Thirroul Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Hurstville Station, Stand B to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Howard Rd Opp Padstow Station to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Thirroul Station to Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Bulli to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E.
Bulli to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulli to Katoomba is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Bulli to Katoomba.
There are 531+ hotels available in Katoomba.







