The average bus between Manly and Katoomba takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Manly to Katoomba. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Manly and Katoomba. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manly is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Katoomba at 2:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rd and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manly to Katoomba? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Katoomba. However, there are services departing from Manly station and arriving at Katoomba station via Blacktown Station, Stand D station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Manly to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D.
Manly to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl.
The distance between Manly and Katoomba is 90.7 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rd, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D, Blacktown Station, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand N in around 3h 23m.