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There are 8 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Katoomba by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLHR - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    26h 42m
    $680–1,840

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Coach Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLGW - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    27h 29m
    $742–1,773

  3. Fly London Stansted Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeSTN - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    28h 9m
    $1,095–2,429

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeLHR - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    33h 12m
    $924–1,936

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Orange Airport (OAG)planeLHR - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
    30h 16m
    $1,076–3,708

  6. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus
    2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBHX - SYD
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    29h 40m
    $992–2,025

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)planeLHR - DBO
    2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    31h 55m
    $1,154–4,400

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeLHR - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
    3. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
    35h 13m
    $1,133–2,883

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$795Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Katoomba. However, you can take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to South Terminal Coach Station, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station.

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