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

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

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  1. Ferry, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus

    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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    3. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus bus
    5h 27m
    $121–436

  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
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    19h 1m
    $99–279

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    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 train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    17h 55m
    $143–348

  4. Drive  997 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Caloundracar car 997 km
    10h 47m
    $182–263

  5. Ferry, fly to Brisbane 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 Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    6h 50m
    $150–472

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 35m
    $151–243

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    23h 40m
    $137–199

Manly to Caloundra by ferry, train, bus, and foot

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 890.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Caloundra station via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 22h 35m.

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