How to Travel from

Melbourne to Blue Mountains

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Australia Melbourne Blue Mountains

How to Get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains

Plane

1 h 30 min

Select a Ticket

Car

9 h 23 min

from $46

Rideshare

9 h 23 min

from $10.98

Cheapest

By car (842 km)

9 h 23 min

842 km.

from $46

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

9 h 23 min

842 km.

from $10.98

Bus, Plane (Fly Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport)

6 h 21 min

675 km.

from $120.45

Train

14 h 36 min

676 km.

from $138.78

Bus

15 h 11 min

676 km.

from $151.35

Bus, Plane (Bus to Avalon Airport)

7 h 9 min

675 km.

from $180.23

Bus, Plane (Fly Melbourne Airport to Orange Airport)

6 h 48 min

675 km.

from $314.24

Bus, Plane (Fly Melbourne Airport to Newcastle Airport)

9 h 7 min

675 km.

from $143.38

Bus, Train

15 h 11 min

675 km.

from $145.49

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/

Train from Central Station to Bell

Ave. Duration:

2h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.67–$8.21

Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield

Ave. Duration:

2h 17m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.80–$8.21

Train from Strathfield Station to Bell

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.55–$7.58

Firefly Express

Phone:

1300 730 740

Website:

fireflyexpress.com.au

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool

Ave. Duration:

10h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$42.95–$59.37

Greyhound Australia

Phone:

1300 473946

Website:

greyhound.com.au/

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

11h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$94.73–$227.36

SkyBus

Phone:

+61 (0)3 9335 2811

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

skybus.com.au

Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$13.04

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:

02 9516 1300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

austwidecoaches.com.au/

Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd to Lithgow

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$26.53–$36.63

Bus from Lucknow to Lithgow

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$24.00–$34.10

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$54.31–$404.19

Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$50.52–$378.93

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$53.05–$366.30

Qantas

Website:

qantas.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$107.36–$404.19

Plane from Avalon Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$50.52–$378.93

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$265.25–$694.70

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$53.05–$568.39

Virgin Australia

Website:

virginaustralia.com

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Sydney

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$94.73–$391.56

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$227.36–$467.35

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.05–$517.87

Link Airways

Website:

linkairways.com/

Plane from Melbourne Airport to Orange

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$227.36–$467.35

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:

131 500

Website:

transportnsw.info/regional

Train from Southern Cross to Central

Ave. Duration:

11h 18m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$48.00–$176.83

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains is to train which costs $53.26 - $173.91 and takes 14h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains is to fly and train which takes 6h 21m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

How far is it from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

The distance between Melbourne and Blue Mountains is 876 km. The road distance is 842.4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Blue Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains without a car is to train which takes 14h 36m and costs $53.26 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains, including transfers.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains is to train which takes 14h 36m and costs $53.26 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 15h 11m.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Blue Mountains is 842 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Melbourne to Blue Mountains.

Where can I stay near Blue Mountains?

There are 277+ hotels available in Blue Mountains. Prices start at $32.39 per night.

Zig Zag Railway

The Zig Zag Railway is an Australian heritage railway, situated near Lithgow, New South Wales. It was opened by the not-for-profit Zig Zag Railway Co-op as an unpaid volunteer-staffed heritage railway in October 1975, using the alignment of the Lithgow Zig Zag line that formed part of the Main Western line between 1869 and 1910. The line climbs the western flank of the Blue Mountains, using railway zig zags to gain height.

Lithgow Zig Zag

The Lithgow Zig Zag is a heritage-listed former zig zag railway line built near Lithgow on the Great Western Line of New South Wales in Australia. The zig zag line operated between 1869 and 1910, to overcome an otherwise insurmountable climb and descent on the western side of the Blue Mountains. It was designed by John Whitton and built from 1863 to 1869 by Patrick Higgins as contractor. It is also known as the Great Zig Zag Railway and Reserves and Zig Zag Railway. The property is owned by Department of Planning and Infrastructure (State Government). It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Lithgow Station

Lithgow railway station is a heritage-listed former station master's residence and railway station located on the Main Western line at Railway Parade, Lithgow, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed and built by New South Wales Government Railways and built from 1924 to 1925. It is also known as Lithgow Railway Station Group and Residence and Eskbank East. The property was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 30 August 2013. The station has frequent NSW TrainLink services running to and from Sydney Central.

Ten ways to Travel from Melbourne to Blue Mountains

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Firefly Express

Greyhound Australia

SkyBus

Australia Wide Coaches

Airlines

Jetstar

Qantas

Virgin Australia

Link Airways

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

How far is it from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

How do I travel from Melbourne to Blue Mountains without a car?

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

Train or bus from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

Can I drive from Melbourne to Blue Mountains?

Where can I stay near Blue Mountains?