Most visitors drive over the Blue Mountains. NSW TrainLink trains run from Sydney to Orange, and regional flights serve both towns. Mudgee can also be reached by coach connections.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Car | About 3 h 30 | To Orange via the Great Western Highway and Bathurst. |
| Sydney | Car | About 3 h 30–4 h | To Mudgee via Lithgow and the Castlereagh Highway. |
| Sydney (Central) | Train | About 4 h 30–5 h | NSW TrainLink to Orange; book ahead. |
| Sydney | Flight | About 1 h | Regional flights to Orange (OAG) and Mudgee (DGE); check schedules. |
| Katoomba | Car | About 2–2 h 30 | Combine with the Blue Mountains. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Getting around
A car is the easiest way to visit wineries and villages, but have a designated driver or book a local wine tour. Taxis are limited, especially in the evening. The drive between Orange and Mudgee takes about two hours.
Onward
Return via the Blue Mountains, or head far west to Broken Hill. See the NSW transport guide.
