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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Manly is to train and ferry which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Manly is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 4m and costs $240 - $550.

How far is it from Canberra to Manly?

The distance between Canberra and Manly is 295 km. The road distance is 294 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Manly without a car is to bus and ferry via Sydney International Airport which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Canberra to Manly, including transfers.

Can I drive from Canberra to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Manly is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Canberra to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4127+ hotels available in Manly.

Canberra to Manly - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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

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Bus, ferry via Sydney International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International AirportSydney
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
3h 56m
$74–133
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station636 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
4h 41m
$39–79
Drive 294 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Manly294 km
3h 20m
$57–83
Fly from Canberra International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
3h 4m
$241–545
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
4h 3m
$61–119
Bus to Moruya Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Moruya Airport
2. Fly from Moruya Airport (MYA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)MYA - SYD
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
6h 14m
$257–483

Canberra to Manly by bus, train, tram, and ferry

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3h 56mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Manly. However, you can take the bus to Sydney International Airport, walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, walk to Central Chalmers Street station, take the vehicle to Circular Quay station, walk to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, then take the ferry to Manly, Wharf 2. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Manly, Wharf 2 via Central Station, Circular Quay Station, and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 4h 41m.

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