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How to get fromManly to Brisbaneby ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Brisbane by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    3h 48m
    $137–448

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    15h 35m
    $80–275

  3. Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    14h 42m
    $137–313

  4. Drive 911.5 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Brisbanecar car 911.5 km
    9h 47m
    $163–235

  5. Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    5h 13m
    $102–345

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    19h 6m
    $124–186

Manly to Brisbane by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 787 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 13h.

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