There are 5 ways to get from Queanbeyan to Katoomba by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Queanbeyan Station to Strathfield Station632 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationBmt
5h 52m$36–64Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl2701
7h 26m$67–120Drive 319.8 km
- Drive from Queanbeyan to Katoomba319.8 km
3h 41m$62–90Fly from Canberra International Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
5h 20m$242–532Bus to Moruya Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Queanbeyan to Moruya Airport
- Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MYA - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
7h 55m$262–463
Queanbeyan to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queanbeyan to Katoomba is to train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Queanbeyan to Katoomba is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Queanbeyan to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Riverside Plaza, Morisset St and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Canberra and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Queanbeyan station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Queanbeyan Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Queanbeyan and Katoomba is 401 km. The road distance is 319.8 km.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Queanbeyan to Katoomba, including transfers.
Queanbeyan to Katoomba bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
Queanbeyan to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Queanbeyan Station.
The best way to get from Queanbeyan to Katoomba is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Queanbeyan, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Queanbeyan Station to Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Plaza, Morisset St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via City Interchange Plt 11, Canberra, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 7h 26m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Moruya Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Queanbeyan Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–75
- 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/
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Queanbeyan to Moruya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
Queanbeyan to Katoomba bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Queanbeyan to Katoomba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queanbeyan to Katoomba is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Queanbeyan to Katoomba.
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