There are 3 ways to get from Rose Bay to Blue Mountains by ferry, train, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry F9
- Take the train from Central Station to Bell Stationtrain Bmt
3h 34m$35–45Drive 133.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Rose Bay to Blue Mountainscar 133.8 km
1h 58m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Bell Stationtrain Bmt
3h 46m$31–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rose Bay to Blue Mountains is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rose Bay to Blue Mountains is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Rose Bay station to Blue Mountains station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall Station and arriving at Bell Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Rose Bay and Blue Mountains is 151 km. The road distance is 133.8 km.
The best way to get from Rose Bay to Blue Mountains without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Rose Bay to Blue Mountains, including transfers.
Rose Bay to Blue Mountains train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.
Rose Bay to Blue Mountains train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Bell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rose Bay to Blue Mountains is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Rose Bay to Blue Mountains.
There are 325+ hotels available in Blue Mountains.
What companies run services between Rose Bay, NSW, Australia and Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Strathfield Station to Bell Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Bell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Bell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Rose Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
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