What is the cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Cockatoo Island and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockatoo Island to Manly. However, there are services departing from Lyons Rd After Bayswater St and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cockatoo Island and Manly?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cockatoo Island to Manly. However, there are services departing from Drummoyne Wharf and arriving at Manly, Wharf 2 via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Cockatoo Island to Manly?

The distance between Cockatoo Island and Manly is 20 km. The road distance is 21.4 km.

How do I travel from Cockatoo Island to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 44 min and costs $13 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly?

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockatoo Island to Manly bus from?

Cockatoo Island to Manly bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Lyons Rd After Bayswater St station.

Where does the Cockatoo Island to Manly bus arrive?

Cockatoo Island to Manly bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Chatswood Public School, Pacific Hwy station.

Can I drive from Cockatoo Island to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Cockatoo Island to Manly is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Cockatoo Island to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4073+ hotels available in Manly.

Cockatoo Island to Manly - 5 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and line 530 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cockatoo Island to Manly by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd to Town Hall, Park St, Stand H500X / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
44 min
$13–29
Line 530 bus, line 144 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyons Rd After Bayswater St to Chatswood Public School, Pacific Hwy530
2. Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J144
1h 24m
$4–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Drummoyne Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side AF3
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
48 min
$14–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Drummoyne to Manly21.4 km
23 min
$55–70
Drive 21.4 km
1. Drive from Drummoyne to Manly21.4 km
23 min
$5–7

Cockatoo Island to Manly by bus, train, and ferry

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44 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.8 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

You can take a ferry from Drummoyne Wharf to Manly, Wharf 2 via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyons Rd After Bayswater St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Chatswood Public School, Pacific Hwy and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F in around 1h 24m.

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