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How to get fromSydney to The Blue Mountainby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to The Blue Mountain by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Armidale, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane plane SYD - ARM
    2. Take the taxi from Armidale-Airport-ARM to The Blue Mountaintaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $338–582

  2. Drive 435.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydney to The Blue Mountaincar car 435.6 km
    5h 38m
    $79–113

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Walcha Road Stationtrain train 223
    2. Take the taxi from Walcha Road Station to The Blue Mountaintaxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $161–229

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus bus 2301 / ...
    11h 46m
    $130–174

  5. Fly to Tamworth, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane plane SYD - TMW
    2. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Walcha Road Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Walcha Road Station to The Blue Mountaintaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $401–730

  6. Train, taxi via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Fassifern Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Fassifern Station to Walcha Road Stationtrain train 223
    3. Take the taxi from Walcha Road Station to The Blue Mountaintaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $159–227

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 443.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and The Blue Mountain, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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