How to get from Sydney to Bathurst by bus and train?

From Sydney to Bathurst by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Bathurst you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BMT train and finally take the 563 bus from Lithgow Station station to Bathurst Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bathurst on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Bus - 563563
Walk to Bathurst
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    171 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 563563
    Wait for bus
    563
    Orange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bathurst Station
    ID 279538
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bathurst
    Walk to
    Bathurst
    Howick Street
    1.37 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Bathurst by bus and train via BMT and 563

To get from Sydney to Bathurst in Bathurst, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Lithgow Station station. Next, take the 563 bus from Lithgow Station station to Bathurst Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bathurst on the Moovit app.

283min
Walk to train station
Train - BMT
Bus - 563563
Walk to Bathurst
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.55 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    171 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 563563
    Wait for bus
    563
    Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bathurst Station
    ID 279538
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bathurst
    Walk to
    Bathurst
    Howick Street
    1.37 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Bathurst

The distance between Sydney and Bathurst is approximately 221.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Bathurst by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bathurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Sydney to Bathurst

To check the bus and train schedule from Sydney to Bathurst using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sydney) and destination (Bathurst), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Sydney to Bathurst by bus and train via BMT and 563

To get from Sydney to Bathurst in Bathurst, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Lithgow Station station. Next, take the 563 bus from Lithgow Station station to Bathurst Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 43 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Bathurst on the Moovit app.

283min
Walk to train station
Train - BMT
Bus - 563563
Walk to Bathurst
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    1.55 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    171 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 563563
    Wait for bus
    563
    Orange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bathurst Station
    ID 279538
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bathurst
    Walk to
    Bathurst
    Howick Street
    1.37 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Bathurst?

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Train line T8, Train line BMT, Bus line 563.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Bathurst?

    The alternative route takes 283 minutes, using Train line BMT, Bus line 563.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Bathurst?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Bathurst?

    The T8 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Revesby station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Revesby station near Bathurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Bathurst by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sydney and Bathurst by train and bus is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Bathurst?

    Get on the T8 train from the St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney and Bathurst?

    Get off the train at the Revesby stop, which is closest to Bathurst.

  • When is the last train from Sydney to Bathurst?

    The last train from Sydney in Sydney to Bathurst in Bathurst is the Bathurst to Central line. It leaves the Central Station station at 04:54.

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