There are 4 ways to get from Katoomba to Willow Tree by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield StationBmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Willow Tree Station223
7h 25m$38–70Bus
- Take the bus from Katoomba to Strathfield Station, Everton Rd
- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Muswellbrook Station, Stand C
- Take the bus from Scone Grammar School, Hill St to Willow Tree Visitor Information Centre, New England Hwy
9h 35m$57–88Drive 366.4 km
- Drive from Katoomba to Willow Tree366.4 km
4h 30m$72–103Train, fly
- Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)SYD - TMW
- Take the train from Tamworth Station to Willow Tree Station
6h 25m$308–645
Katoomba to Willow Tree by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Willow Tree is to train which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Willow Tree is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Willow Tree. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Willow Tree Visitor Information Centre, New England Hwy via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Muswellbrook Station, Stand C and Scone Grammar School, Hill St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Willow Tree station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Willow Tree Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Katoomba and Willow Tree is 461 km. The road distance is 366.4 km.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Willow Tree without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Katoomba to Willow Tree, including transfers.
Katoomba to Willow Tree bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.
Katoomba to Willow Tree train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.
The best way to get from Katoomba to Willow Tree is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Willow Tree, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Katoomba Station to Willow Tree Station via Strathfield Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katoomba to Willow Tree Visitor Information Centre, New England Hwy via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D, Muswellbrook Station, Stand C, and Scone Grammar School, Hill St in around 9h 35m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
Train from Katoomba Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Willow Tree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $40–60
- First Class
- $55–85
Train from Tamworth Station to Willow Tree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $17–26
- First Class
- $23–35
- 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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand D to Muswellbrook Station, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Scone Grammar School, Hill St to Willow Tree Visitor Information Centre, New England Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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More Questions & Answers
Katoomba to Willow Tree bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Strathfield Station, Everton Rd.
Katoomba to Willow Tree train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Willow Tree is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Katoomba to Willow Tree.
There are seven+ hotels available in Willow Tree.