How to get from Central Station to Echo Point by bus and train?

From Central Station to Echo Point by bus and train

To get from Central Station to Echo Point in Katoomba, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Katoomba Station station. Next, 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 31 min. The bus and train schedule from Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Echo Point on the Moovit app.

151min
Train - BMT
Bus - 686686
Walk to Echo Point
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Station
    Eddy Ave
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 686686
    Wait for bus
    686
    Katoomba via Scenic World & Echo Pt
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Echo Point Lookout, Echo Point Rd, Stand B
    8 min
  • 7
    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 Central Station to Echo Point

The distance between Central Station, Katoomba and Echo Point, Katoomba is approximately 113.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Station 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 Central Station to Echo Point

To check the bus and train timetable from Central Station to Echo Point using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Station) 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 Central Station to Echo Point?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Train line BMT, Bus line 686.

  • Is there a direct train between Central Station and Echo Point?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Central Station to Echo Point?

    The BMT train line goes from Katoomba Station near Central Station in Haymarket to Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St station near Echo Point in Katoomba.

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

    The total travel time between Central Station in Haymarket and Echo Point in Katoomba by train and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the BMT train from the Katoomba Station near Central Station in Haymarket.

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

    Get off the train at the Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St stop, which is closest to Echo Point in Katoomba.

  • When is the first train from Central Station to Echo Point?

    The first train from Central Station in Haymarket to Echo Point in Katoomba is Blue Mountains Line. It leaves the Central Station at 14:23.

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