There are 4 ways to get from Redfern to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Redfern Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
1h 57m$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
2h$11–17Drive 101.2 km
- Drive from Redfern to Katoombacar 101.2 km
1h 22m$20–28Train via Strathfield Station
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 14m$12–18
Redfern to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redfern to Katoomba is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Redfern to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $19 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 station and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redfern Station station and arriving at Katoomba Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Redfern and Katoomba is 109 km. The road distance is 101.2 km.
The best way to get from Redfern to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $8 - $11.
The train from Redfern Station to Katoomba Station takes 1h 57m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Redfern to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Redfern to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Redfern Station.
The best way to get from Redfern to Katoomba is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Redfern, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Redfern Station to Katoomba Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 57m. 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.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Redfern Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
Redfern to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Redfern to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redfern to Katoomba is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Redfern to Katoomba.
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