Rail Travel Information & Timetables

The railway stations of the Southern Highlands

CITYRAIL AND COUNTRYLINK SERVICES

CityRail Timetable here HIGHLANDS TO CITY There are regular train services throughout the day between Sydney (links to suburban services), the Highlands, and Goulburn (although some terminate at Moss Vale or Bundanoon). Trains from Sydney leave from Sydney Central (suburban platforms); some services commence or terminate at Campbelltown. Check timetables for connections to and from various suburban services. Some train services may be replaced by CityRail bus, which travel via the railway stations. Although there are regular bus services throughout the Highlands, it is possible to travel between the towns listed on the map above by rail. CityRail also runs a bus service from Bowral to Colo Vale, Hilltop, Balmoral, Buxton, Couridjah, Thirlmere and Picton on the Old Loop Line. However, not all stations are always attended and you may have to purchase your ticket at your destination or on the train/bus. A timetable, and details of fares can be downloaded at the CityRail link at left. For more information phone CityRail InfoLine 13 1500

CountryLink Timetable here HIGHLANDS TO COUNTRY NSW & INTERSTATE There are several trains a day between Sydney, the Highlands, and Canberra. There is also a weekly service to south western NSW and Griffith. Bookings are essential on these services. Some trains stop only at Moss Vale. There is also a CountryLink Bus Service from the Highlands to the Shoalhaven region on the South Coast. The Highlands is on the main Southern Line to Victoria and trains for Melbourne can be joined at Moss Vale. Bookings essential. Travel by rail to western and northern NSW and to other states is available from Sydney Central. A timetable, and details of fares can be downloaded at the CountryLink link at left. For more information phone CountryLink: 13 2232

HERITAGE TRAINS

Click here for timetable and fares THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDER Heritage Express operates day excursions on heritage trains from March to November on the Southern Highlander starting at Sydney Central, Padstow or Campbelltown via Picton, then up the long climb into the Southern Highlands, through the rolling countryside of Bowral and Moss Vale, before arriving at Robertson - then down to the coast back to Sydney. The circular route offers constantly-changing views of the green fields and valleys of the highlands, rainforest and seaside. On the return path, the train pauses to disembark passengers at Sutherland and Hurstville, before arriving back at Sydney Central. Rail Heritage Central, Main concourse, Sydney Central Station (PO Box K37, Haymarket NSW 1240) Phone: (02) 9379 1110 - Fax: (02) 9379 1063 - email: info@heritageexpress.com.au

Also: The Cockatoo Run - regular trains hauled by heritage diesel locomotives from the South Coast to Robertson. Special excursion trains are often run for Brigadoon - see website for details - and during Tulip Time (check CityRail and Heritage Express for timetables).

NOTE: All public transport in Australia is non-smoking. Advanced bookings and reservations are required for all CountryLink services, and Heritage Express trains. Bookings are not required on CityRail services. Basic refreshment services available on all trains except CityRail.