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How to get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park by bus and train?
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 T2 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 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$7.12.
154minA$7.12
686Leaves from St James Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationSt James StationID 20005060 m • 1 min
- 2Wait for trainT2Homebush
- 3
Ride to train stationCentral StationID 2000605 min - 4Wait for trainBMTLithgow
- 5Ride to train stationKatoomba StationID 278020122 min
- 6Walk to bus stationKatoomba St before Bathurst RdID 278027100 m • 2 min
- 7686Wait for bus686Katoomba
- 8Ride to bus stationEcho Point Rd at Forster RdID 27801667 min
- 9Walk toBlue Mountains National ParkCliff Dr.80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via 426, BMT and 686
To get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 426 bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B station to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand L 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 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$7.36.
148minA$7.36
426686Leaves from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSt James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand BID 2000312120 m • 2 min
- 2426Wait for bus426Dulwich Hill Shops
- 3Ride to bus stationCentral Station, Railway Square, Stand LID 2000637 min
- 4Walk to train stationCentral StationID 200060140 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBMTMount Victoria via Parramatta
- 6Ride to train stationKatoomba StationID 278020114 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKatoomba St before Bathurst RdID 278027100 m • 2 min
- 8686Wait for bus686Katoomba
- 9Ride to bus stationEcho Point Rd at Forster RdID 27801667 min
- 10Walk toBlue Mountains National ParkCliff Dr.80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park
The distance between Sydney, Katoomba and Blue Mountains National Park, Katoomba is approximately 113.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 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 Echo Point Rd opp Raymond Rd.
Train stations close to Blue Mountains National Park:
- Leura Station
- Katoomba Station
Bus stations close to Blue Mountains National Park:
- Echo Point Rd opp Raymond Rd
- Echo Point Rd after Lurline St
- Katoomba High School, Martin St
Related Routes
- North Sydney Station to Blue Mountains National Park
- Sydney to Allambie Heights
- Sydney to Anna Bay
- Sydney to Arndell Park
- Sydney to Balmain East
- Sydney to Banksmeadow
- Sydney to Bellevue Hill
- Sydney to Berkeley Vale
- Sydney to Botany
- Sydney to Breakfast Point
- Sydney to Bringelly
- Sydney to Budgewoi
- Sydney to Bulli
- Sydney to Burrawang
- Sydney to Cabramatta
- Sydney to Cabramatta West
- Sydney to Callala Beach
- Sydney to Catherine Hill Bay
- Sydney to Cessnock
- Sydney to Chain Valley Bay
Alternative route by bus and train via 426, BMT and 686
To get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 426 bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B station to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand L 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 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$7.36.
148minA$7.36
426686Leaves from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand B
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSt James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand BID 2000312120 m • 2 min
- 2426Wait for bus426Dulwich Hill Shops
- 3Ride to bus stationCentral Station, Railway Square, Stand LID 2000637 min
- 4Walk to train stationCentral StationID 200060140 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBMTMount Victoria via Parramatta
- 6Ride to train stationKatoomba StationID 278020114 min
- 7Walk to bus stationKatoomba St before Bathurst RdID 278027100 m • 2 min
- 8686Wait for bus686Katoomba
- 9Ride to bus stationEcho Point Rd at Forster RdID 27801667 min
- 10Walk toBlue Mountains National ParkCliff 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 154 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line BMT, Bus line 686.
What is the alternative route to get from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?
The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line BMT, Bus line 686.
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 2 hr 34 min.
Which train line goes from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?
The T2 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Homebush station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Homebush 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 2 hr 34 min.
Where do I get on the train near Sydney to get to Blue Mountains National Park?
Get on the T2 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 Homebush stop, which is closest to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba.
When is the last train from Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park?
The last train from Sydney in Sydney to Blue Mountains National Park in Katoomba is the Lithgow to Bathurst line. It leaves the Central Station station at 03:51.
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.
