There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Medlow Bath Stationtrain Bmt
2h 58m$59–73Drive 126.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valleycar 126.9 km
1h 47m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
3h 41m$96–127Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Megalong Valley126.9 km
1h 47mLine 420 bus, train
- Take the bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand Ebus 420
- Take the train from Burwood Station to Penrith Stationtrain T1
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Medlow Bath Stationtrain Bmt
3h 53m$65–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Katoomba via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Megalong Valley station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Medlow Bath Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Megalong Valley is 144 km. The road distance is 126.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Megalong Valley, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Medlow Bath Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Katoomba 6 times a week. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Medlow Bath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Medlow Bath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Burwood Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $5–9
- Phone
- 02 9516 1300
- [email protected]
- Website
- austwidecoaches.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Megalong Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Katoomba station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Medlow Bath Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Megalong Valley.
There are 501+ hotels available in Megalong Valley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Megalong Valley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.