There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Downer 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- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry Mff
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
4h 34m$57–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
5h 7m$39–74Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
6h 31m$43–90Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Manly to Downercar 291.9 km
3h 13m$52–75Ferry, fly, line 50 bus
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane SYD - CBR
- Take the bus from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St to Melba St after Atherton Stbus
4h 4m$239–495Ferry, bus via Melba St after Atherton St
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry Mff
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus Melbourne
5h 34m$77–149
Manly to Downer by ferry, train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Downer is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Downer is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Manly and Downer is 299 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Downer without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Manly to Downer, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Downer is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Manly to Downer.
There are 880+ hotels available in Downer.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Downer, ACT, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra hourly. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–460
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Canberra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 6207 7611
- Website
- transport.act.gov.au
Bus from Marcus Clarke St before Rimmer St to Melba St after Atherton St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.act.gov.au
- MyWay
- $2–4
- Single use ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide






















