There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Jenolan Caves by ferry, train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Ferry, train, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba StationBmt
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Caves
4h 39m$208–277Drive 188.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Manly to Jenolan Caves188.9 km
3h 16m$37–53Ferry, bus, taxi
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Jenolan Caves
5h 9m$203–270Ferry, fly, drive
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG)SYD - OAG
- Drive from Orange Airport (OAG) to Jenolan Caves
4h 7m$189–353Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl2701
- Take the taxi from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Jenolan Caves
5h 20m$204–258
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Orange Airport (OAG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Jenolan Caves is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Jenolan Caves is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Manly and Jenolan Caves is 200 km. The road distance is 188.9 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Jenolan Caves without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs $200 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Manly to Jenolan Caves, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Jenolan Caves is 189 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Manly to Jenolan Caves.
There are 20+ hotels available in Jenolan Caves.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Jenolan Caves, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Manly to Jenolan Caves. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to Strathfield Station, take the train to Katoomba Station, then take the taxi to Jenolan Caves. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to Granville Station, take the train to Penrith Station, walk to Penrith Station, Stand F, take the bus to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl, then take the taxi to Jenolan Caves.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Orange Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand F to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- https://cdcbus.com.au/travel-info/timetables-and-maps/upper-mid-and-lower-blue-mountains-bus-timetables-om-region-8/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Blackheath Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
Katoomba Taxis
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
- Website
- katoombataxis.com.au
Avail Mega Taxi
- Phone
- +61 410 291 007
- Website
- availmegataxi.com.au
Blackheath Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 4782 1311
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