There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Parramatta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Parramatta StationBmt
1h 40m$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Penrith Station, Stand D2802 / ...
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand A118T1
2h 3m$9–18Drive 78.5 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Parramatta78.5 km
1h 5m$15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katoomba to Parramatta78.5 km
1h 5m$200–240
Katoomba to Parramatta by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Parramatta is to train which costs $7 - $10 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Parramatta is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand A1 via Penrith Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Katoomba Station station and arriving at Parramatta Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Katoomba and Parramatta is 87 km. The road distance is 78.5 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Parramatta without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $7 - $10.
The train from Katoomba Station to Parramatta Station takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Katoomba to Parramatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Katoomba to Parramatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Parramatta is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9 - $19 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Katoomba Station to Parramatta Station hourly. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Parramatta Station, Stand A1 via Penrith Station, Stand D in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Penrith Station, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- https://cdcbus.com.au/travel-info/timetables-and-maps/upper-mid-and-lower-blue-mountains-bus-timetables-om-region-8/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $200–240
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Parramatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Penrith Station, Stand D.
Katoomba to Parramatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Parramatta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Parramatta is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Katoomba to Parramatta.
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