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

The cheapest way to get from Lithgow to Katoomba is to bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lithgow to Katoomba is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Lithgow and Katoomba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde station and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Lithgow and Katoomba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lithgow Station station and arriving at Katoomba Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Lithgow to Katoomba?

The distance between Lithgow and Katoomba is 46 km. The road distance is 37.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lithgow to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $130.

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

The train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Station takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Katoomba bus from?

Lithgow to Katoomba bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde.

Where do I catch the Lithgow to Katoomba train from?

Lithgow to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Lithgow Station.

Train or bus from Lithgow to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Lithgow to Katoomba is to train which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h.

Where does the Lithgow to Katoomba bus arrive?

Lithgow to Katoomba bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.

Where does the Lithgow to Katoomba train arrive?

Lithgow to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.

Can I drive from Lithgow to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Lithgow to Katoomba is 37 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Lithgow to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 525+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Lithgow to Katoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Lithgow to Katoomba by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
51 min
$6–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 7Bm
1h
$6–11
Drive 37.4 km
1. Drive from Lithgow to Katoombacar 37.4 km
37 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lithgow to Katoombataxi 37.4 km
37 min
$95–120

Lithgow to Katoomba by train

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Map of how to get from Lithgow to Katoomba.

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Distance: 45.9 km
Duration: 51 min

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

Intercity Trains operates a train from Lithgow Station to Katoomba Station hourly. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 51 min. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit operates a bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl twice daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h. NSW TrainLink also services this route 4 times a week.

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