There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff Station to Manly by train, ferry, bus, or car
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central StationCcn
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
2h 54m$20–37Bus, line 144 bus
- Take the bus from Charlestown to ChatswoodPm11
- Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J144
4h 26m$32–49Drive 148.6 km
- Drive from Cardiff Station to Manly148.6 km
1h 51m$29–42
Cardiff Station to Manly by train and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff Station to Manly is to train and ferry which costs $19 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff Station to Manly is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff Station station to Manly. However, there are services departing from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Charlestown and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Cardiff Station and Manly is 169 km. The road distance is 148.6 km.
The best way to get from Cardiff Station to Manly without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 54m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cardiff Station to Manly, including transfers.
Cardiff Station to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Charlestown station.
Cardiff Station to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Chatswood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff Station to Manly is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Cardiff Station to Manly.
There are 4109+ hotels available in Manly.
What companies run services between Cardiff Station, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Main Rd Opp Cardiff Station to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand B, Charlestown, Chatswood, and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F in around 4h 26m.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Cardiff Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Charlestown to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
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