What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Canberra is to ferry and train which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Canberra is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $240 - $460.

How far is it from Manly to Canberra?

The distance between Manly and Canberra is 295 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Canberra without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Canberra?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Manly to Canberra, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manly to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Canberra is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Manly to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 825+ hotels available in Canberra.

Manly to Canberra - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Canberra by ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to CanberraMelbourne
4h 43m
$70–138
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Station631 / ...
5h 39m
$39–82
Drive 298.5 km
1. Drive from Manly to Canberra298.5 km
3h 20m
$59–85
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)SYD - CBR
3h 15m
$247–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberra
5h 7m
$53–106

Manly to Canberra by ferry, train, and bus

7Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.2 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Murrays Coaches operates a bus from Central Station to Canberra every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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