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How to get fromManly to Main Beachby ferry, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Main Beach by ferry, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeSYD - OOL
    3. Take the tram from Broadbeach South station to Main Beach station, platform 1tram
    3h 56m
    $97–425

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
    17h 19m
    $82–279

  3. Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisebusBrisbane
    14h 57m
    $124–292

  4. Drive 837.4 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Main Beachcar837.4 km
    9h 3m
    $164–237

  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 International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
    5h 28m
    $156–432

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to SouthportbusPm12
    18h 13m
    $111–165

Manly to Main Beach by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 13h.

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