What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Manly is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Manly is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Manly. However, there are services departing from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue and arriving at Ernest St near Curtis St, stop 71/84 via Helensvale stop A and Boggo Road station, platform 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Manly?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Manly station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Manly station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Boggo Road station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Manly?

The distance between Main Beach and Manly is 96 km. The road distance is 80.3 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Manly without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 20m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Manly?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Main Beach to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Manly bus from?

Main Beach to Manly bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Manly train from?

Main Beach to Manly train services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station, platform 1.

Where does the Main Beach to Manly bus arrive?

Main Beach to Manly bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station.

Where does the Main Beach to Manly train arrive?

Main Beach to Manly train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Manly is 80 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Main Beach to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Manly.

Main Beach to Manly - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 704 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Manly by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 3
3. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 1 to Manly station, platform 2
2h 20m
$2
Line 704 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Helensvale station704
2. Take the bus from Helensvale stop A to Boggo Road station, platform 6
3. Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 5 to Ernest St near Curtis St, stop 71/84
4h 1m
$2
Drive 80.3 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Manly80.3 km
59 min
$16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Manly80.3 km
59 min
$190–230

Main Beach to Manly by tram and train

302Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.9 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Manly, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Ernest St near Curtis St, stop 71/84 via Helensvale station, Helensvale stop A, and Boggo Road station, platform 5 in around 4h 1m.

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