What is the cheapest way to get from Bowral to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Bowral to Manly is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowral to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Bowral to Manly is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Bowral and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowral station to Manly. However, there are services departing from Bowral Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Bowral to Manly?

The distance between Bowral and Manly is 139 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.

How do I travel from Bowral to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Bowral to Manly without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 12m and costs $18 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Bowral to Manly?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Bowral to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowral to Manly bus from?

Bowral to Manly bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Bowral Station, Coach Stop.

Where does the Bowral to Manly bus arrive?

Bowral to Manly bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Can I drive from Bowral to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowral to Manly is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Bowral to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4730+ hotels available in Manly.

Bowral to Manly - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowral to Manly by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Central Stationtrain 634 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
2h 12m
$19–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 4202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus 170X
3h 12m
$19–30
Drive 125.8 km
1. Drive from Bowral to Manlycar 125.8 km
1h 41m
$23–33
Train, ferry via Minto
1. Take the train from Bowral Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain Shl
2. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Central Stationtrain T8 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
2h 52m
$23–59

Bowral to Manly by train and ferry

39Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 139.3 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Bowral, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowral Station, Coach Stop to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 3h 12m.

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