There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Leura 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 Central Station to Leura Stationtrain Bmt
1h 55m$8–11Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
2h 47m$35–47Drive 99.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Leuracar 99.8 km
1h 20m$22–31Train via Parramatta Station
- Take the train from Wynyard Station to Parramatta Stationtrain T2
- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Leura Stationtrain Bmt
2h 34m$11–17
Sydney to Leura by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Leura is to train which costs $8 - $11 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Leura is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Leura. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Leura Uniting Church, Megalong St via Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Leura Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Sydney and Leura is 107 km. The road distance is 99.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Leura without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $8 - $11.
The train from Central Station to Leura Station takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Sydney to Leura bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Leura train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Leura is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $8 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Leura, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Leura Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 1h 55m. 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
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Leura Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Parramatta Station to Leura Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Wynyard Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $4–8
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Leura bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Katoomba station.
Sydney to Leura train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Leura Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Leura is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Sydney to Leura.
There are 504+ hotels available in Leura.






