How to get from Sydney to Echo Point by bus and train?

Sydney to Echo Point - Train Timetable

The T8 train from Sydney to Echo Point runs from 05:39 to 21:41, with departures every 15-30 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Sydney to Echo Point by bus and train

To get from Sydney to Echo Point 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 Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St station to Echo Point Lookout, Echo Point Rd, Stand B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Echo Point on the Moovit app.

164min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Bus - 686686
Walk to Echo Point
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
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    120 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St
    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 Lookout, Echo Point Rd, Stand B
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Echo Point
    Walk to
    Echo Point
    Echo Point Road
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Echo Point

The distance between Sydney, Katoomba and Echo Point, Katoomba is approximately 114.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Echo Point by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Katoomba – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Sydney to Echo Point

To check the bus and train timetable from Sydney to Echo Point using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sydney) and destination (Echo Point), 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Echo Point?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Train line T8, Train line BMT, Bus line 686.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Echo Point?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Echo Point?

    The T8 train line goes from St James Station near Sydney in Sydney to Central Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Central Station near Echo Point in Katoomba.

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

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Echo Point in Katoomba by train and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Central Station, which is closest to Echo Point in Katoomba.

  • When is the last train from Sydney to Echo Point?

    The last train from Sydney in Sydney to Echo Point in Katoomba is the Lithgow to Bathurst line. It leaves the Central Station at 04:42.

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