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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manly to Brisbane by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeSYD - BNE
    3h 47m
    $152–428

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    15h 36m
    $80–277

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    15h 30m
    $140–327

  4. Drive 911.5 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Brisbanecar911.5 km
    9h 42m
    $179–258

  5. Ferry to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeSYD - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
    5h 13m
    $97–425

  6. Ferry, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeNTL - BNE
    6h 52m
    $115–392

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm12
    19h 6m
    $120–184

Manly to Brisbane by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Brisbane Roma Street once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 17h 15m.

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