We run Mandemar to Western Sydney Airport (WSI) at Badgerys Creek, opening 25 October 2026 most weeks. The fare is $295, fixed, and it is the same number whether you are leaving at 2am or 2pm.
One-way fare. Tolls, fuel and GST included. No deposit — you pay the driver after drop-off. Pickups before 6am +$20, after 8pm +$10, after 10pm +$20.
A private transfer from Mandemar to Western Sydney Airport costs $295 one way for one to two passengers. The trip is 88 km and takes about 1 hr 21 min. Tolls, fuel and GST are included, and no deposit is required — you pay the driver after drop-off.
It is 88 km from Mandemar in the Wingecarribee Shire to Western Sydney Airport (WSI) at Badgerys Creek, opening 25 October 2026, and in normal traffic we allow 1 hr 21 min behind the wheel. Down in the deep south and west of the region you're a genuine distance from Mascot — which is exactly why a fixed fare beats a meter that keeps ticking.
You pay $295 one way — published and fixed. Tolls, fuel and GST are already in it; an airport pickup adds $10 and a pickup before 6am adds $20.
Nothing is charged when you book. There is no deposit, no card held on file and no cancellation fee — you settle with the driver once you have been dropped off.
Worked back from the check-in cut-off, the 1 hr 21 min drive and a fifteen-minute buffer. These are the times we would suggest from Mandemar; we confirm them with you when you book.
| Your Flight | We Collect You At |
|---|---|
| 6:00am international | 1:20am |
| 6:20am domestic | 2:40am |
| 7:00am domestic | 3:20am |
| 9:30am international | 4:50am |
| 10:00am domestic | 6:20am |
| 7:00pm domestic | 3:20pm |
Those pickups are the standard $295 fare, plus $20 for any pickup before 6am ($10 after 8pm, $20 after 10pm).
There is no scheduled airport shuttle bus running out of Mandemar. What people usually mean by an airport shuttle here is a private door-to-door transfer, which is what we run: we collect you from your address rather than a stop, and the vehicle is yours alone.
Compared with a metered taxi from Mandemar, the advantage is that you know the number before you get in. Compared with a shared shuttle, you are not waiting for other passengers or being dropped third. The fare is $295 either way.
We will tell you when we are not the cheapest. This is the real picture for the 88 km run out of Mandemar.
| Option | Typical Cost | Door to Door | Pre-Dawn | Baby Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive and airport parking | $127–$280 a week | Yes | Yes | Your own |
| Metered taxi | $326–$382+ | Yes | If available | Not guaranteed |
| Rideshare | $234–$311 with surge | Yes | Rarely available | No |
| Southern Highlands Transfer | $295 fixed | Yes | Every day (+$20 before 6am) | Free, fitted |
Taxi and rideshare figures are indicative ranges for a run of this distance, not quotes. Ours is the only fixed number on that table.
Western Sydney Airport opens at Badgerys Creek on 25 October 2026. From Mandemar it is 32 km and about 28 minutes closer than Mascot, and the fare is $30 lower.
| Airport | Distance | Drive Time | Fixed Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Airport (Mascot) | 120 km | 1 hr 49 min | $325 |
| Western Sydney Airport | 88 km | 1 hr 21 min | $295 |
| Difference from Mandemar | 32 km closer | 28 min less | $30 cheaper |
Of the 54 suburbs we serve, 25 are further from Sydney than Mandemar and 28 are closer. That puts this run in the middle of our range. The nearest comparison points are Sutton Forest at 119 km and Manchester Square at 122 km, so if you have been quoted for one of those you already know roughly where this sits. Within the Deep South & West zone the typical run is 140 km; yours is 52 km shorter than that.
Worked as a rate, this run costs about $3.35 per kilometre against a network median of $2.97. We publish every suburb so you can check that logic yourself rather than take our word for it.
Split between passengers, the Mandemar run works out cheaper the more of you travel. Every tier allows one check-in bag and one carry-on each.
| Group Size | One Way | Per Person | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 passengers | $295 | $148 – $295 | $590 |
| 3–4 passengers | $315 | $79 – $105 | $630 |
| 5–6 passengers | $345 | $58 – $69 | $690 |
| 7–8 passengers | $375 | $47 – $54 | $750 |
| 9–11 passengers | $405 | $37 – $45 | $810 |
All fares include tolls, fuel and GST. A return trip is twice the one-way fare.
$295 one way as a fixed fare for one to two passengers, tolls and GST included. A return trip is $590. Larger groups move up a vehicle tier and each tier has its own published price on this page.
Yes, by 32 km and about 28 minutes each way. When WSI opens on 25 October 2026 the fare from Mandemar will be $295 against $325 to Mascot, a saving of $30 per trip.
There is no cancellation fee, because nothing was charged up front. Let us know as early as you can so we can release the vehicle. For same-day changes, ring rather than email.
About 1 hr 21 min for the 88 km run in normal conditions. We add time for weekday morning traffic and we plan backwards from your flight or ship time rather than from a fixed departure.
Every fare allows one check-in bag and one carry-on per passenger. If you are carrying more than that, or something awkward like golf clubs, a pram or a cello, say so when you book and we will send a vehicle with the room. Extra bags are $5 each and bulky items such as golf clubs or skis $10 each.
Up to eleven passengers in a single minibus, so a wedding party or a family group travels together on one fare instead of being split across cars that arrive at different times.
Around 1:20am. That allows three hours for international check-in, 1 hr 21 min of driving and a fifteen-minute buffer. The fare is the standard $295, plus our $20 early-pickup fee for any pickup before 6am.
A 10pm landing gets you home around 12:06am allowing for baggage. It is the $295 fare plus $20 for a pickup after 10pm and $10 for an airport pickup. We track the flight, so if it lands late we are still there.
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