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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Manly by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    3h 48m
    $151–476

  2. Bus via Central Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    16h 7m
    $74–108

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    14h 57m
    $96–269

  4. Drive  910.1 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Manlycar car 910.1 km
    9h 46m
    $167–240

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    5h 35m
    $114–448

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    18h 17m
    $142–196

Brisbane to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 14h 50m.

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