How to get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park by bus and train?

From Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba, 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 686 bus from Katoomba St before Bathurst Rd station to Echo Point Rd at Forster Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

191minA$7.12
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Bus - 686686
Walk to Blue Mountains National Park
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 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
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    137 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katoomba St before Bathurst Rd
    ID 278027
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 686686
    Wait for bus
    686
    Katoomba via Scenic World & Echo Pt
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Echo Point Rd at Forster Rd
    ID 2780166
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blue Mountains National Park
    Walk to
    Blue Mountains National Park
    Cliff Dr.
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park by bus and train via T8, BMT and 686G

To get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba, 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 686G bus from Katoomba St before Bathurst Rd station to Echo Point Rd at Forster Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

192minA$7.12
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Bus - 686G686G
Walk to Blue Mountains National Park
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 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
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    137 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katoomba St before Bathurst Rd
    ID 278027
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 686G686G
    Wait for bus
    686G
    Katoomba via Katoomba Golf Club
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Echo Point Rd at Forster Rd
    ID 2780166
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blue Mountains National Park
    Walk to
    Blue Mountains National Park
    Cliff Dr.
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park

The distance between Sydney, Katoomba and Blue Mountains National Park, Katoomba is approximately 113.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Katoomba – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Katoomba and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Blue Mountains National Park, Katoomba

Blue Mountains National Park is located at Cliff Dr., Katoomba and the nearest public transport station is Cliff Dr opp Katoomba Falls Reserve.

Train stations close to Blue Mountains National Park:

  • Leura Station
  • Katoomba Station

Bus stations close to Blue Mountains National Park:

  • Cliff Dr opp Katoomba Falls Reserve
  • Maple Grove Park, Katoomba Falls Rd
  • Echo Point Rd at Forster Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park by bus and train via T8, BMT and 686G

To get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba, 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 686G bus from Katoomba St before Bathurst Rd station to Echo Point Rd at Forster Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.

192minA$7.12
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Bus - 686G686G
Walk to Blue Mountains National Park
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 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
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    137 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Katoomba St before Bathurst Rd
    ID 278027
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 686G686G
    Wait for bus
    686G
    Katoomba via Katoomba Golf Club
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Echo Point Rd at Forster Rd
    ID 2780166
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blue Mountains National Park
    Walk to
    Blue Mountains National Park
    Cliff Dr.
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line BMT, Bus line 686.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line BMT, Bus line 686G.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Blue Mountains National Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?

    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 Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba by train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Blue Mountains National Park?

    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 Blue Mountains National Park?

    Get off the train at the Revesby stop, which is closest to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba.

  • When is the first train from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?

    The first train from Sydney in Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba is Blue Mountains Line. It leaves the Central Station station at 15:23.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?

    The ride from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park costs A$7.12.