There are 3 ways to get from Redfern to Katoomba by bus, train, or car
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Redfern to Katoomba by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Redfern to Katoomba is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Redfern to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $19 - $29.
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 twice a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Katoomba Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Redfern and Katoomba is 103 km. The road distance is 101.2 km.
The best way to get from Redfern to Katoomba without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $11 - $17.
The bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl takes 2h including transfers and departs twice a week.
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 Central Station.
The best way to get from Redfern to Katoomba is to bus which takes 2h and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Redfern, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl twice a week. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Katoomba Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice 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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