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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Canberra by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus Au100-1 / ...
    4h 16m
    $42–78

  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 Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    5h 38m
    $39–80

  3. Drive 296.7 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Canberracar car 296.7 km
    3h 18m
    $53–76

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane SYD - CBR
    3h 14m
    $257–489

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    4h 18m
    $60–103

  6. Ferry, bus via Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus Melbourne
    4h 43m
    $75–143

Manly to Canberra by ferry and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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