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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Manly by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Cardiff Airport to Sydney International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeCWL - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    30h 13m
    $1,038–3,160

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLHR - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    26h 41m
    $776–2,079

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBHX - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    26h 56m
    $995–1,956

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeLGW - SYD
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    27h 40m
    $895–2,016

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeMAN - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    30h 17m
    $938–1,869

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeLHR - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    34h 9m
    $1,021–2,173

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBRS - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    30h 53m
    $811–2,717

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeLHR - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Canberra Airport, Terminal Av to Goulburn Station, Coach Stopbus
    4. Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain
    5. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    35h 13m
    $1,329–3,220

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration28h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,070Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Manly, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Manly. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to Circular Quay Station, walk to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, then take the ferry to Manly, Wharf 2. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to Circular Quay Station, walk to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, then take the ferry to Manly, Wharf 2.

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