How to get from Abercrombie to Katoomba by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Abercrombie to Katoomba in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 523 bus from Osborne Ave after Kurumben Pl station to Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 636 bus and finally take the BMT train from Lithgow Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 8 min.

248min
Bus - 523523
Bus - 636636
Train - BMT
Walk to Katoomba
Leaves from Osborne Ave after Kurumben Pl
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Abercrombie
  • 2
    Bus - 523523
    Wait for bus
    523
    Eglinton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B
    ID 279515
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand A
    ID 279546
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 636636
    Wait for bus
    636
    Lithgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St opp Cook St
    ID 279016
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Katoomba
    Walk to
    Katoomba
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 526, 636 and BMT

To get from Abercrombie to Katoomba in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 526 bus from Rocket St after Alexander St station to Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 636 bus and finally take the BMT train from Lithgow Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 526526
Bus - 636636
Train - BMT
Walk to Katoomba
Leaves from Rocket St after Alexander St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rocket St after Alexander St
    ID 2795586
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 526526
    Wait for bus
    526
    West Bathurst
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B
    ID 279515
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand A
    ID 279546
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 636636
    Wait for bus
    636
    Lithgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St opp Cook St
    ID 279016
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Katoomba
    Walk to
    Katoomba
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Abercrombie to Katoomba
The distance between Abercrombie, Sydney and Katoomba, Sydney is approximately 136.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 248 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Abercrombie to Katoomba by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Abercrombie

Abercrombie is located at Abercrombie, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Osborne Ave at Kurumben Pl.

Train stations close to Abercrombie:

  • Bathurst Station

Bus stations close to Abercrombie:

  • Osborne Ave at Kurumben Pl
  • Read St at Bradwardine Rd
  • Read Pl at Bradwardine Rd
Public transport stations close to Katoomba, Sydney

Katoomba is located at Katoomba, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Cascade St at Gates Ave.

Train stations close to Katoomba:

  • Leura Station
  • Katoomba Station

Bus stations close to Katoomba:

  • Cascade St at Gates Ave
  • Parke St after Pryor Pl
  • Parke St before Waratah St
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 526, 636 and BMT

To get from Abercrombie to Katoomba in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 526 bus from Rocket St after Alexander St station to Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 636 bus and finally take the BMT train from Lithgow Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min.

235min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 526526
Bus - 636636
Train - BMT
Walk to Katoomba
Leaves from Rocket St after Alexander St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rocket St after Alexander St
    ID 2795586
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 526526
    Wait for bus
    526
    West Bathurst
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B
    ID 279515
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand A
    ID 279546
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 636636
    Wait for bus
    636
    Lithgow
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St opp Cook St
    ID 279016
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Central
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Katoomba
    Walk to
    Katoomba
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Abercrombie to Katoomba?

    The fastest way takes 248 minutes, using Bus line 523, Bus line 636, Bus line BMT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Abercrombie to Katoomba?

    The alternative route takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 526, Bus line 636, Bus line BMT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Abercrombie and Katoomba in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Abercrombie to Katoomba in Sydney?

    The 523 bus line goes from Eglinton station near Abercrombie to Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B station near Katoomba in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Abercrombie to Katoomba in Sydney by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Abercrombie and Katoomba in Sydney by bus and train is about 4 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Abercrombie to get to Katoomba in Sydney?

    Get on the 523 bus from the Eglinton stop near Abercrombie in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Abercrombie and Katoomba in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Bathurst City, Howick St, Stand B station, which is closest to Katoomba in Sydney.

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