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How to get fromAdelaide to Manlyby plane, ferry, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Manly by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeADL - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    3h 58m
    $163–415

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume HwybusCoach
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus6208 / ...
    23h 33m
    $57–135

  3. Train, ferry via Melbourne

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferryMff
    23h 9m

  4. Drive 1,363.5 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Manlycar1,363.5 km
    15h 1m
    $265–382

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central StationtrainAdl-Syd 2024 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferryMff
    29h 7m
    $406–5,860

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar153Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 23h 33m.

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