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How to get from Manly to Katoomba by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Manly to Katoomba in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 144 bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station to St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T9 train and finally take the BMT train from Central Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 144144
Train - T9
Train - BMT
Walk to Katoomba
Leaves from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G
    ID 209516
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 144144
    Wait for bus
    144
    Chatswood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C
    ID 206521
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Leonards Station
    ID 206520
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - T9
    Wait for train
    T9
    Hornsby via Strathfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Katoomba
    Walk to
    Katoomba
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By ferry and train

To get from Manly to Katoomba in Sydney, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 train lines: take the F1 ferry from Manly Wharf station to Circular Quay Wharf 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 train and finally take the BMT train from Central Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$13.37.

203minA$13.37
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - F1
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Walk to Katoomba
Leaves from Manly Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Ferry - F1
    Wait for ferry
    F1
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 3
    ID 20004
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Katoomba
    Walk to
    Katoomba
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manly to Katoomba

The distance between Manly, Sydney and Katoomba, Sydney is approximately 130.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manly to Katoomba by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Manly

Manly is located at South Steyne, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is North Steyne opp Raglan St.

Bus stations close to Manly:

  • North Steyne opp Raglan St
  • Manly Village Public School, Victoria Pde
  • Pittwater Rd at Raglan St

Ferry stations close to Manly:

  • Manly Wharf

Public transport stations close to Katoomba, Sydney

Katoomba is located at Katoomba, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Katoomba St before Waratah St.

Train stations close to Katoomba:

  • Katoomba Station
  • Leura Station

Bus stations close to Katoomba:

  • Katoomba St before Waratah St
  • Katoomba St after Waratah St
  • Katoomba St before Bathurst Rd

By ferry and train

To get from Manly to Katoomba in Sydney, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 train lines: take the F1 ferry from Manly Wharf station to Circular Quay Wharf 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 train and finally take the BMT train from Central Station station to Katoomba Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$13.37.

203minA$13.37
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - F1
Train - T8
Train - BMT
Walk to Katoomba
Leaves from Manly Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Ferry - F1
    Wait for ferry
    F1
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 3
    ID 20004
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Lithgow
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Katoomba Station
    ID 278020
    120 min
  • 9
    Walk to Katoomba
    Walk to
    Katoomba
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 144, Bus line T9, Bus line BMT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manly to Katoomba?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line F1, Bus line T8, Bus line BMT.

  • Is there a direct bus between Manly and Katoomba?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Manly to Katoomba?

    The 144 bus line goes from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station near Manly in Manly (NSW) to Chatswood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Katoomba station near Katoomba in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manly to Katoomba by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Manly in Manly (NSW) and Katoomba in Sydney by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Manly to get to Katoomba?

    Get on the 144 bus from the Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G stop near Manly in Manly (NSW).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Manly and Katoomba?

    Get off the bus at the Katoomba station, which is closest to Katoomba in Sydney.

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