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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    4h 52m
    $153–461

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    41h 2m
    $165–6,446

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    46h 24m
    $293–418

  4. Drive 2,403 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Manlycar car 2,403 km
    27h 44m
    $439–634

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    2d
    $416–994

Cairns to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 46h 24m.

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