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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Katoomba

Composite routes from Townsville to Katoomba

Cheapest
23 h 25 min
Car
2022 km.
from $111
Other
5 h 20 min
Plane, Train
1642 km.
from $379.74
36 h
1641 km.
from $1602.91
44 h 12 min
1641 km.
from $484.70
44 h 26 min
Bus, Train
1642 km.
from $210.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.95
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.29–$6.95

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.57–$378.93
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$239.99

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Townsville to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$164.20
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.79–$107.36

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
info@austwidecoaches.com.au
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.00–$32.84

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.05–$757.86

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.05–$821.01

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.20–$884.17

Train operators

Intercity Train

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.89

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.26–$3,550.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Katoomba is to bus and train which costs $163.04 - $250 and takes 44h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Katoomba is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $108.70 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Katoomba via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Katoomba Station via Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h.

How far is it from Townsville to Katoomba?

The distance between Townsville and Katoomba is 1812 km. The road distance is 2017.8 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 36h and costs $54.35 - $3152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Townsville to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Katoomba bus from?

Townsville to Katoomba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

Where do I catch the Townsville to Katoomba train from?

Townsville to Katoomba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train or bus from Townsville to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Townsville to Katoomba is to train which takes 36h and costs $54.35 - $3152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $597.83 and takes 44h 12m.

Where does the Townsville to Katoomba bus arrive?

Townsville to Katoomba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Townsville and Katoomba?

Katoomba is 1h ahead of Townsville. It is currently 18:42 in Townsville and 19:42 in Katoomba.

Where does the Townsville to Katoomba train arrive?

Townsville to Katoomba train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Katoomba is 2018 km. It takes approximately 23h 38m to drive from Townsville to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 456+ hotels available in Katoomba. Prices start at $59.17 per night.
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