There are 3 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World by train, bus, or car
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Sydney CBD to Scenic World by train, bus, and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World is to train which costs $13 - $22 and takes 2h 49m.
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 Central Station and arriving at Scenic World via Parke St Opp Fire Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
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 49m.
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 49m and costs $13 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sydney CBD to Scenic World, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Scenic World bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
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 49m and costs $13 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
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 49m. Alternatively, Australia Wide Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Katoomba 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- 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 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- 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
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- austwidecoaches.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney CBD to Scenic World bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Katoomba station.
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.
There are 504+ hotels available in Scenic World.