There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Birkenhead Point by ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
33 min$12–29Drive 21.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Manly to Birkenhead Pointcar 21.3 km
23 min$4–6Line 144 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand Cbus 144
- Take the bus from Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand A to QVB, York St, Stand Dbus 100
52 min$10–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manly to Birkenhead Pointtaxi 21.3 km
23 min$60–80Ferry via Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8 / ...
55 min$14–30Line 144 bus, line 530 bus
- Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand Hbus 144
- Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand E to Marlborough St Before Lyons Rdbus 530
1h 23m$7–10
Manly to Birkenhead Point by ferry, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Birkenhead Point is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Birkenhead Point is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $60 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Birkenhead Point. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Victoria Rd Before Day St via Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand A and Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
No, there is no direct ferry from Manly to Birkenhead Point. However, there are services departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Manly and Birkenhead Point is 17 km. The road distance is 21.3 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Birkenhead Point without a car is to ferry which takes 33 min and costs $12 - $29.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Manly to Birkenhead Point, including transfers.
Manly to Birkenhead Point bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.
Manly to Birkenhead Point bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand C station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Birkenhead Point is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Manly to Birkenhead Point.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Birkenhead Point, NSW, Australia?
Manly Fast Ferry operates a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Victoria Rd Before Day St via Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand A, QVB, York St, Stand D, and Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L in around 52 min.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand A to QVB, York St, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand E to Marlborough St Before Lyons Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
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