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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Canberra is to ferry and bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 4h 3m.

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 $230 - $490.

How far is it from Manly to Canberra?

The distance between Manly and Canberra is 298 km. The road distance is 299.3 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 3m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Manly to Canberra, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manly to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Canberra is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Manly to Canberra.

Where can I stay near Canberra?

There are 853+ 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, or plane

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 6, Side Bferry Mff
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
4h 3m
$40–85
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry Mff
2. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
5h 38m
$39–80
Drive 299.3 km
1. Drive from Manly to Canberracar 299.3 km
3h 23m
$53–77
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
3h 15m
$237–489
Ferry, bus via Sydney International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry Mff
2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
4h 43m
$75–143

Manly to Canberra by ferry and train

25Weekly Services

5h 38mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 297.5 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Manly to Canberra. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side B, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to Central Station, walk to Sydney Central Station, then take the bus to Canberra. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Canberra Station via Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side B, Circular Quay Station, and Central Station in around 5h 38m.

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