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How to get fromBankstown to Manlyby train, ferry, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bankstown to Manly by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bankstown Station to Lidcombe StationtrainT6
    2. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Central StationtrainT2 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferryMff
    1h 14m
    $12–28

  2. Bus, line 144 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand J to Sydenham Station, Railway PdebusSw2
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus144
    1h 59m
    $4–15

  3. Bus, line 144 bus via QVB, York St, Stand D

    1. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand G to Town Hall, Park St, Stand KbusN40
    2. Take the bus from Military Rd Opp Hampden Av to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus144 / ...
    1h 40m
    $6–13

  4. Drive 35.2 km

    1. Drive from Bankstown to Manlycar35.2 km
    37 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bankstown to Manlytaxi35.2 km
    37 min
    $85–110

  6. Bus, line 530 bus, line 144 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand E to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand GbusM90
    2. Take the bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand G to Chatswood Public School, Pacific Hwybus530
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus144
    2h 44m
    $8–14

Bankstown to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar795Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bankstown Station, Stand G to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, QVB, York St, Stand D, and Military Rd Opp Hampden Av in around 1h 40m.

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