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
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2bus N60 / ...
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 24Bm / ...
2h 33m$1–19Drive 101.6 km
- Drive from Redfern to Katoombacar 101.6 km
1h 22m$19–27Train 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 $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Redfern station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
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 101.6 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 Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M.
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 $1 - $20 and takes 2h 33m.
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, you can take a bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Parramatta Station, Stand B2 and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 2h 33m.
- 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 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- permaseal.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Redfern to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B2.
Redfern to Katoomba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Katoomba Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redfern to Katoomba is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Redfern to Katoomba.
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