What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly is to train and ferry which costs $80 - $280 and takes 17h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs $110 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Manly. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Manly?

The distance between Gold Coast and Manly is 724 km. The road distance is 834.6 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Manly without a car is to bus which takes 16h 52m and costs $110 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Manly?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Gold Coast to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Manly bus from?

Gold Coast to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Manly bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Chatswood station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Manly?

Manly is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 10:27 AM in Gold Coast and 11:27 AM in Manly.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Manly is 835 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Gold Coast to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4268+ hotels available in Manly.

Gold Coast to Manly - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Manly by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
4h 8m
$110–392
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
17h 38m
$82–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswoodbus Pm11
16h 52m
$116–164
Drive 834.6 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Manlycar 834.6 km
9h 7m
$150–216
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
5h 48m
$139–359
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
7h 1m
$119–476
Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
16h 54m
$136–312

Gold Coast to Manly by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 52mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 724.3 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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