What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Katoomba?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Katoomba is to bus which costs $3 - $27 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Katoomba?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Katoomba is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $20 - $30.

How far is it from Manly to Katoomba?

The distance between Manly and Katoomba is 125 km. The road distance is 114.2 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Katoomba without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Katoomba without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Katoomba?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Manly to Katoomba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Katoomba bus from?

Manly to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E station.

Where does the Manly to Katoomba bus arrive?

Manly to Katoomba bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M.

Can I drive from Manly to Katoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Katoomba is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Manly to Katoomba.

Where can I stay near Katoomba?

There are 531+ hotels available in Katoomba.

Manly to Katoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Manly and Katoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Katoomba station. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand Q, Windsor Rd Before Oakland Av and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Katoomba by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Strathfield Stationtrain T2 / ...
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain Bmt
3h
$18–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Mbus 170X
2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus 24Bm / ...
3h 12m
$3–27
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta Stationtrain T2
3. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus
3h 7m
$12–41
Drive 114.2 km
1. Drive from Manly to Katoombacar 114.2 km
1h 39m
$21–30

Manly to Katoomba by ferry and train

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Distance: 124.6 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand Q, Windsor Rd Before Oakland Av, Parramatta Station, Stand B3, and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St in around 3h 12m.

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