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Ten ways to Travel from Ballarat to Katoomba

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Cheapest
By car (1 004 km)
10 h 30 min
1004 km.
from $55
Fastest
Plane from Ballarat (Tullamarine Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
10 h 30 min
1004 km.
from $13.10
Bus, Plane (Bus to Melbourne Airport)
6 h 29 min
722 km.
from $129.32
Train
16 h 4 min
723 km.
from $134.77
Train, Bus
16 h 39 min
723 km.
from $214.14
Train, Plane
8 h 26 min
722 km.
from $178.39
Bus, Plane (Bus to Melbourne Airport)
8 h 17 min
722 km.
from $302.02
Bus, Plane (Bus to Melbourne Airport)
9 h 27 min
722 km.
from $152.03
Bus
16 h 55 min
723 km.
from $226.04

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:
$3.80–$5.98
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.13–$7.07
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.98

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$50.00
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$195.65
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$184.78

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Lucknow to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26

Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus

Phone:
03 5333 4181
Email:
Website:
airportshuttlebus.com.au/
Bus from Ballarat to Melbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.53

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$347.83
Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$326.09
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$315.22

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$347.83
Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$326.09
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$597.83
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$489.13

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$336.96
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$402.17
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$445.65

Link Airways

Website:
linkairways.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$402.17

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$152.17

V/Line

Phone:
1800 800 007
Website:
vline.com.au/
Train from Ballarat to Southern
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52
Train from Ballarat to Footscray
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$5.98

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:
$7.61–$11.96

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballarat to Katoomba is to train which costs $48.91 - $173.91 and takes 16h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballarat to Katoomba is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballarat and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballarat to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Katoomba via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ballarat and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Ballarat to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Ballarat and arriving at Katoomba Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.

How far is it from Ballarat to Katoomba?

The distance between Ballarat and Katoomba is 943 km. The road distance is 1003.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballarat to Katoomba without a car is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Ballarat to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Katoomba bus from?

Ballarat to Katoomba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Ballarat station.

Where do I catch the Ballarat to Katoomba train from?

Ballarat to Katoomba train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Ballarat station.

Train or bus from Ballarat to Katoomba?

The best way to get from Ballarat to Katoomba is to train which takes 16h 4m and costs $48.91 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $271.74 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Ballarat to Katoomba bus arrive?

Ballarat to Katoomba bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Ballarat to Katoomba train arrive?

Ballarat to Katoomba train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from Ballarat to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballarat to Katoomba is 1004 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Ballarat 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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