There are 2 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Blue Mountains station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Bell Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Blue Mountains is 144 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.
Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Bell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains.
There are 325+ hotels available in Blue Mountains.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, 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 17m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Bell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
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