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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Cairns by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SYD - CNS
    5h 58m
    $155–473

  2. Ferry, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    41h 55m
    $165–6,777

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus
    46h 32m
    $401–988

  4. Drive 2,402.1 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Cairnscar car 2,402.1 km
    27h 43m
    $457–660

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    47h 1m
    $288–426

Manly to Cairns by ferry and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration41h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Cairns Central Station via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 47h 1m.

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