Sydney’s Best Day Trip - Taking the train to the Blue Mountains.

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1. 0:07

   Blue Mountains National Park

   🚆 Day trip · Blue Mountains

   The one daily express train leaves Central at 8:48am and takes 1h45; regular services take about two hours.

2. 1:15

   Katoomba

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Blue Mountains

   Hop-on hop-off tour options are at the top of the station, but walking is the best and cheapest way to get around.

3. 1:50

   Katoomba Street

   🛍️ Shopping · Katoomba

   Walking straight down this street is the recommended route from the station to the lookout.

4. 2:07

   Echo Point Lookout

   🏢 Landmark · Katoomba

   Food is available at the lookout, and many walks from short strolls to day-long hikes start nearby.

5. 2:25

   Three Sisters

   🏢 Landmark · Katoomba

   The walk out to the rocks is usually open but is sometimes closed.

6. 3:20

   Scenic World

   🚡 Activity · Katoomba

   Tickets cost $50 online or via QR code at entry; the on-site food and gift shop are expensive.

7. 3:57

   Scenic Skyway

   🚡 Activity · Katoomba

   Serves as the entry to Scenic World and the exit toward the walk to the station.

8. 4:41

   Scenic Railway

   🚡 Activity · Katoomba

   Riders can adjust their seat angle to choose how dramatic the descent feels; top speed is 16 km/h.