There are 3 ways to get from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Strathfield StationT2 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationBmt
2h 43m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl2701
3h 24m$13–20Drive 103 km
- Drive from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba103 km
1h 24m$21–30
Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Overseas Passenger Terminal station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Overseas Passenger Terminal station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Overseas Passenger Terminal and Katoomba is 113 km. The road distance is 103 km.
The best way to get from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba, including transfers.
Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.
The best way to get from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Overseas Passenger Terminal, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba Station via Circular Quay Station and Strathfield Station in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl 4 times a week. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 2h.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Circular Quay Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba 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/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Overseas Passenger Terminal to Katoomba.
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