What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Bowral?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Bowral is to bus which costs $15 - $29 and takes 3h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Bowral?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Bowral is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Manly to Bowral?

The distance between Manly and Bowral is 142 km. The road distance is 128 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Bowral without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Bowral without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 1m and costs $19 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Bowral?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Manly to Bowral, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manly to Bowral?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Bowral is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Manly to Bowral.

Where can I stay near Bowral?

There are 280+ hotels available in Bowral.

Manly to Bowral - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Bowral by ferry, train, bus, or car

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Campbelltown StationT8 / ...
3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Bowral StationShl
3h 1m
$19–54
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Campbelltown StationT8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Farrow Rd, Stand G to Bowral Station, Coach Stop6Sh / ...
3h 51m
$13–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M170X
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Bowral Station, Coach Stop7505 / ...
3h 37m
$15–29
Drive 128 km
1. Drive from Manly to Bowral128 km
1h 36m
$25–36

Manly to Bowral by ferry and train

308Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.7 km
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Bowral, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Bowral Station, Coach Stop via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 3h 37m.

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