How to get from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay by bus and train?

From Katoomba Station to Circular Quay by bus and train

To get from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BMT train from Katoomba Station station to Penrith Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18T1 bus and finally take the T2 train from Granville Station station to Central Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Katoomba Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Circular Quay on the Moovit app.

204min
Train - BMT
Bus - 18T118T1
Train - T2
Walk to Circular Quay
Leaves from Katoomba Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Katoomba Station
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Penrith
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Penrith Station
    ID 275010
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penrith Station, Stand D
    ID 275078
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 18T118T1
    Wait for bus
    18T1
    Granville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Granville Station, Bridge St, Stand D
    ID 2142287
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Granville Station
    ID 214240
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    City Circle via Town Hall
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Circular Quay
    Walk to
    Circular Quay
    Alfred Street
    2.49 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay by bus and train via BMT, 18T1 and 501

To get from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BMT train from Katoomba Station station to Penrith Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18T1 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 station to Harris St at Pyrmont Bridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Katoomba Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Circular Quay on the Moovit app.

221min
Train - BMT
Bus - 18T118T1
Bus - 501501
Walk to Circular Quay
Leaves from Katoomba Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Katoomba Station
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Penrith
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Penrith Station
    ID 275010
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penrith Station, Stand D
    ID 275078
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 18T118T1
    Wait for bus
    18T1
    Granville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A1
    ID 2150114
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Central Station Pitt St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harris St at Pyrmont Bridge Rd
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Circular Quay
    Walk to
    Circular Quay
    Alfred Street
    2.45 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay

The distance between Katoomba Station, Sydney and Circular Quay, Sydney is approximately 115.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay

To check the bus and train schedule from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Katoomba Station) and destination (Circular Quay), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay by bus and train via BMT, 18T1 and 501

To get from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay in Sydney, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BMT train from Katoomba Station station to Penrith Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18T1 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 station to Harris St at Pyrmont Bridge Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Katoomba Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Circular Quay on the Moovit app.

221min
Train - BMT
Bus - 18T118T1
Bus - 501501
Walk to Circular Quay
Leaves from Katoomba Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Katoomba Station
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Penrith
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Penrith Station
    ID 275010
    63 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penrith Station, Stand D
    ID 275078
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 18T118T1
    Wait for bus
    18T1
    Granville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A1
    ID 2150114
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Central Station Pitt St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harris St at Pyrmont Bridge Rd
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Circular Quay
    Walk to
    Circular Quay
    Alfred Street
    2.45 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Train line BMT, Bus line 18T1, Train line T2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay?

    The alternative route takes 221 minutes, using Train line BMT, Bus line 18T1, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct train between Katoomba Station and Circular Quay?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay?

    The BMT train line goes from Penrith station near Katoomba Station in Katoomba to Penrith Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Penrith Station station near Circular Quay in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Katoomba Station in Katoomba and Circular Quay in Sydney by train and bus is about 3 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Katoomba Station to get to Circular Quay?

    Get on the BMT train from the Penrith station near Katoomba Station in Katoomba.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Katoomba Station and Circular Quay?

    Get off the train at the Penrith Station station, which is closest to Circular Quay in Sydney.

  • When is the last train from Katoomba Station to Circular Quay?

    The last train from Katoomba Station in Katoomba to Circular Quay in Sydney is the Bathurst to Central line. It leaves the Katoomba Station station at 19:34.

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