There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
7h 35m$50–80Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain 632 / ...
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
8h 19m$40–75Drive 312.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Blue Mountains Heritage Centrecar 312.6 km
3h 54m$56–81Fly, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
7h 5m$245–474Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
8h 18m$50–89Bus, train via Moss Vale
- Take the bus from Canberra to Moss Valebus
- Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Macarthur Stationtrain Shl
- Take the train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
8h 32m$55–82
Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park is to train which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St and Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Blue Mountains National Park station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station and Blacktown Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Canberra and Blue Mountains National Park is 416 km. The road distance is 312.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park, including transfers.
Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Canberra Station to Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Campbelltown Station, Glenfield Station, Blacktown Station, Katoomba Station, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St, and Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St, Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St, and Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd in around 8h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–410
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–350
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Moss Vale Station to Macarthur Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Blacktown Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Campbelltown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $30–50
- First Class
- $45–70
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
Bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Moss Vale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Campbelltown Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Canberra to Blue Mountains National Park.
There are 480+ hotels available in Blue Mountains National Park.












