How to get from Sydney to Katoomba Station by train?

By train

To get from Sydney to Katoomba Station in Katoomba, take the T8 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$9.84.

123minA$9.84
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Train - BMT
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 Katoomba Station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    104 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via T3 and BMT

To get from Sydney to Katoomba Station in Katoomba, take the T3 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$9.84.

129minA$9.84
Walk to train station
Train - T3
Train - BMT
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 - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 5
    Ride to train station Katoomba Station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    104 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Katoomba Station
The distance between Sydney, Katoomba and Katoomba Station, Katoomba is approximately 111.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Katoomba Station by 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 Katoomba Station, Katoomba

Katoomba Station is located at Katoomba Station, Katoomba and the nearest public transport station is Katoomba St after Waratah St.

Train stations close to Katoomba Station:

  • Katoomba Station
  • Leura Station

Bus stations close to Katoomba Station:

  • Katoomba St after Waratah St
  • Katoomba St before Waratah St
  • Parke St before Waratah St
Related Routes

Alternative route by train via T3 and BMT

To get from Sydney to Katoomba Station in Katoomba, take the T3 train from St James Station station to Central Station station. Next, take the BMT train from Central Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$9.84.

129minA$9.84
Walk to train station
Train - T3
Train - BMT
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 - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 5
    Ride to train station Katoomba Station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    104 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line BMT.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line T3, Bus line BMT.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Katoomba Station?

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

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Katoomba Station?

    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 till Revesby station near Katoomba Station in Katoomba.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Katoomba Station by train?

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Katoomba Station in Katoomba by train is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    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 Katoomba Station?

    Get off the train at the Revesby station, which is closest to Katoomba Station in Katoomba.

  • When is the first train from Sydney to Katoomba Station?

    The first train from Sydney in Sydney to Katoomba Station in Katoomba is Blue Mountains Line. It leaves the Central Station station at 14:22.

  • How much is the train fare from Sydney to Katoomba Station?

    The ride from Sydney to Katoomba Station costs A$9.84.

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