There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Megalong Valley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Medlow Bath Stationtrain Bmt
2h 28m$58–71Drive 125 km
cheapest- Drive from Sydney to Megalong Valleycar 125 km
1h 47m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus
2h 36m$71–118Train via Strathfield Station
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Medlow Bath Stationtrain Bmt
3h 2m$62–77
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Megalong Valley is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Megalong Valley is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Megalong Valley. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Katoomba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney 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 28m.
The distance between Sydney and Megalong Valley is 134 km. The road distance is 125 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Megalong Valley without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Sydney to Megalong Valley, including transfers.
Sydney to Megalong Valley bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Megalong Valley train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Megalong Valley is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $55 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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 7m. 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. NSW TrainLink also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Medlow Bath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Medlow Bath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station to Katoomba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Megalong Valley bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Katoomba station.
Sydney to Megalong Valley train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Medlow Bath Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Megalong Valley is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Sydney to Megalong Valley.
There are 501+ hotels available in Megalong Valley.