What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Redhead?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Redhead is to train which costs $24 - $35 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Redhead?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Redhead is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Redhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Redhead. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Brown St At Barnes Lane via Central Station and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Redhead?

The distance between Katoomba and Redhead is 256 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Redhead without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Redhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $24 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Redhead?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Katoomba to Redhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Redhead bus from?

Katoomba to Redhead bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Redhead?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Redhead is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Katoomba to Redhead bus arrive?

Katoomba to Redhead bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Redhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Redhead is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Katoomba to Redhead.

Where can I stay near Redhead?

There are 550+ hotels available in Redhead.

Katoomba to Redhead - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Katoomba to Redhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield StationBmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Cardiff StationCcn
5h 24m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to CharlestownPm12
6h 35m
$69–99
Drive 210.5 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Redhead210.5 km
2h 41m
$42–60

Katoomba to Redhead by train and bus

131Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Redhead, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Collier St Opp Geraldton Dr via Strathfield Station, Cardiff Station, Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station, and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Brown St At Barnes Lane via Central Station, Charlestown, and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A in around 6h 35m.

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