Sydney to Leura train: Timetable and fare cost
The Sydney to Leura train is timetabled to leave once every hour, with a journey time of around 1h55m. One way fares from Sydney to Leura cost from $6.51 off peak.
The Sydney to Leura train journey is a feasible alternative for those who want to visit the Blue Mountains without taking a tour or driving.
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Leura is home to several Blue Mountains attractions, including the Elysian Rock Lookout, Everglades Historic House, Leura Cascades and Pool of Siloam.
It is also next to Katoomba, the main tourist hub of the Blue Mountains, where you’ll find Echo Point, the Three Sisters and Scenic World.
Leura Station is on the Blue Mountains line, and there are several trains a day from Sydney Central Station.
Sydney to Leura train timetable
According to the Sydney to Leura train timetable, the first train of the day departs from Sydney Central at 04.22. This service arrives in Leura at 06.18.
The final service of the day leaves Sydney at 00.18, arriving in Leura at 02.13.
7 Blue Mountains experiences you should pre-book
- Scenic World tickets – combine dramatic train rides, cable cars & forest walks.
- The Blue Mountains hop-on, hop-off bus – get around Katoomba and Leura’s top sites hassle-free.
- Guided stargazing with an astrophysicist – learn how to read the clear night skies.
- Give canyoning a try – jumping, climbing and sliding through Empress Canyon.
- Take a half day abseiling adventure – in the Blue Mountains National Park.
- Indulge in a local produce tasting experience – with beers, wines & meats.
- Get adventurous – on a 4WD tour to the world’s second largest canyon.
The timetable isn’t entirely consistent, but for most of the day, there is one Sydney to Leura train every hour. The train journey to Leura from Sydney Central usually takes around one hour and 55 minutes.
In the other direction, the first train of the day from Leura leaves at 03.06, arriving in Sydney at 05.03.
The last train from Leura to Sydney leaves at 22.24, and arrives in Sydney at 00.22.
5 fab ways to explore: Which Blue Mountains tour should I book?
There are dozens of Blue Mountains day tours leaving Sydney every day. The best choice will come down to personal preference and what’s included. Almost all include Echo Point and the Three Sisters – it’s just the rest of the itinerary that varies. These tours are the best bets.
- Good value tour including Featherdale Wildlife Park, Scenic World & Parramatta River cruise.
- Similar itinerary, but with small group and lunch included.
- Wildlife-focused tour including Calmsley Hill City Farm, Govetts Leap lookout & Blue Mountains Botanic Garden.
- Small group tour including bushwalks, Featherdale, Glenbrook lookouts and Govetts Leap.
- Crowd-avoiding sunset tour including Euroka campground kangaroos & Wentworth Falls bushwalk.
Sydney to Leura train fare prices
The real joy of taking the Sydney to Leura train is that it is incredibly cheap. Paying using the Opal system, one way train journeys from Sydney to Leura cost $9.31 at peak times and $6.51 off peak.
All fare prices and timetable information is correct at time of writing, but obviously subject to change in the future.
Visit the Transport for NSW website for bang up-to-date information.
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