There are 3 ways to get from The Rocks to Katoomba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Strathfield StationT2 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationBmt
2h 41m$12–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl2701
3h 18m$11–20Drive 102.6 km
- Drive from The Rocks to Katoomba102.6 km
1h 23m$20–29
The Rocks to Katoomba by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from The Rocks to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
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 41m.
The distance between The Rocks and Katoomba is 113 km. The road distance is 102.6 km.
The best way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from The Rocks to Katoomba, including transfers.
The Rocks to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
The Rocks to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.
The best way to get from The Rocks to Katoomba is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $21 and takes 3h 18m.
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 41m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Circular Quay Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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More Questions & Answers
The Rocks to Katoomba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
The Rocks to Katoomba train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Rocks to Katoomba is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from The Rocks to Katoomba.
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