There are 3 ways to get from Katoomba to Balmain by train, bus, or car
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Katoomba to Balmain by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Balmain is to train which costs $11 - $16 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Balmain is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Katoomba and Balmain is 112 km. The road distance is 97.7 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $11 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Katoomba to Balmain, including transfers.
Katoomba to Balmain bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Balmain is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $11 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Katoomba to Central Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Balmain bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Katoomba to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Balmain is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Katoomba to Balmain.
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