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

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There are 6 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

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    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeSYD - MCY
    3. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus
    5h 27m
    $102–435

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    18h 52m
    $142–329

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Grafton City South to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    4. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    23h 32m
    $117–329

  4. Drive 998.3 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Caloundracar998.3 km
    10h 45m
    $196–283

  5. Ferry, fly to Brisbane 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 Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeSYD - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    6h 51m
    $154–439

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MooloolababusPm16
    22h 19m
    $144–220

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Caloundra station via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 22h 19m.

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