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

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

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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
    $141–452

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    $80–276

  3. Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    19h 17m
    $159–343

  4. Drive 911.7 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Manlycar car 911.7 km
    9h 49m
    $163–236

  5. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    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
    4h 37m
    $154–405

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    19h 17m
    $128–178

Brisbane to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 787 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 18h.

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