There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T2 / ...
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
2h 54m$14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 2701
3h 28m$16–24Drive 105 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Scenic Worldcar 105 km
1h 26m$23–32
Sydney CBD to Scenic World by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World is to train which costs $13 - $22 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Scenic World. However, there are services departing from Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F and arriving at Scenic World via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Parke St Opp Fire Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Scenic World station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Katoomba Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Scenic World is 117 km. The road distance is 105 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $13 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Scenic World bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney CBD to Scenic World train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Wynyard Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $13 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Scenic World, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Wynyard Station to Scenic World via Strathfield Station, Katoomba Station, Parke St Opp Fire Station, and Scenic World in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl twice a week. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wynyard Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $3–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Scenic World bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
Sydney CBD to Scenic World train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Scenic World is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Sydney CBD to Scenic World.
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