What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park is to bus which costs $100 - $130 and takes 15h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park is to fly and train which takes 7h 42m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Blue Mountains National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Liverpool Station, Stand B, Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St and Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Blue Mountains National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Katoomba Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park?

The distance between Melbourne and Blue Mountains National Park is 869 km. The road distance is 837.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park without a car is to bus which takes 15h 9m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park bus from?

Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park train from?

Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park is to bus which takes 15h 9m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park bus arrive?

Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park train arrive?

Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park is 837 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park.

Where can I stay near Blue Mountains National Park?

There are 480+ hotels available in Blue Mountains National Park.

Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park - 8 ways to travel via train

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MEL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
7h 42m
$140–337
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
15h 27m
$78–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 22Bm / ...
15h 9m
$108–126
Drive 837.3 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Blue Mountains Heritage Centrecar 837.3 km
10h 4m
$150–216
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AVV - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
9h 10m
$111–286
Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane MEL - NTL
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain
10h 26m
$146–393
Fly Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane MEL - OAG
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus
9h 2m
$408–740
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-3 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
16h 20m
$146–237

Melbourne to Blue Mountains National Park by bus and foot

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Distance: 869.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Liverpool, Liverpool Station, Stand B, Parramatta Station, Stand A1, Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St, Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St, and Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Central Station, Katoomba Station, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St, and Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd in around 15h 27m.

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