The average ferry between Manly and Rose Bay takes 52 min and the fastest ferry takes 37 min. The ferry runs at least 2 times per hour from Manly to Rose Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run every 30 minutes between Manly and Rose Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manly is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Rose Bay at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Manly to Rose Bay? 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 ferry from Manly to Rose Bay. However, there are services departing from Manly station and arriving at Rose Bay station via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Manly and Rose Bay is 8.7 km.
You can take a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Rose Bay Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B in around 41 min.