What is the cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba is to train via Strathfield Station which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between The Rocks and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from The Rocks station to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand Q and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Windsor Rd Before Oakland Av and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between The Rocks and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct train from The Rocks 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 36m.

How far is it from The Rocks to Katoomba?

The distance between The Rocks and Katoomba is 113 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.

How do I travel from The Rocks to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba without a car is to train via Strathfield Station which takes 2h 36m and costs $11 - $17.

How long does it take to get from The Rocks to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from The Rocks to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Rocks to Katoomba bus from?

The Rocks to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St station.

Where do I catch the The Rocks to Katoomba train from?

The Rocks to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.

Train or bus from The Rocks to Katoomba?

The best way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba is to train via Strathfield Station which takes 2h 36m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $23 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the The Rocks to Katoomba bus arrive?

The Rocks to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.

Where does the The Rocks to Katoomba train arrive?

The Rocks to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from The Rocks to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between The Rocks to Katoomba is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from The Rocks to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 530+ hotels available in Katoomba.

The Rocks to Katoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from The Rocks to Katoomba by train, bus, or car

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Train via Strathfield Station
best
1. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 36m
$12–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 24Bm / ...
2h 37m
$2–23
Drive 103.1 km
1. Drive from The Rocks to Katoombacar 103.1 km
1h 22m
$19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 51m
$11–16

The Rocks to Katoomba by train

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Distance: 113 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between The Rocks, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Circular Quay Station to Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 1h 34m. CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit also services this route hourly.

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