There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Canterbury by bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Station
2 alternative options
Train via Penrith
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Take the train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Station
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Take the train from Penrith Station to Ashfield Station
Drive
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Drive from Katoomba to Canterbury
Katoomba to Canterbury by bus and train
The journey time between Katoomba and Canterbury is around 1h 58m and covers a distance of around 98 km. This includes an average layover time of around 14 min. Operated by Australia Wide Coaches, Sydney Trains and Transit Systems, the Katoomba to Canterbury service departs from Katoomba and arrives in Saint Mary MacKillop Reserve, Canterbury Rd. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Canterbury is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Katoomba to Canterbury is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 20m.
The distance between Katoomba and Canterbury is 78 km. The road distance is 96.5 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Canterbury without a car is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Katoomba to Canterbury, including transfers.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Canterbury is to bus which takes 1h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 2h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Canterbury is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Katoomba to Canterbury.
There are 524+ hotels available in Canterbury. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
- Distance: 77.6 km
- Duration: 1h 58m
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Canterbury, NSW, Australia?
Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd once daily, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Transport NSW operates a train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7 - $9 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $9
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Opal card
- $7 - $9
- Opal single trip ticket
- $8 - $11
Train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Opal card
- $5 - $8
- Opal single trip ticket
- $6 - $9
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Website
- transportnsw.info
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Penrith Station to Ashfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $9
- Schedules at
- Transport NSW
- Adult one-way
- $4 - $9
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- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- info@austwidecoaches.com.au
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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