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How to get fromManly to Surfers Paradiseby ferry, plane, tram, bus, train or car

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

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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 Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
    3h 57m
    $102–465

  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 39m
    $82–279

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisebusBrisbane
    14h 29m
    $130–307

  4. Drive 834.5 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Surfers Paradisecar834.5 km
    9h
    $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 49m
    $156–442

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Surfers ParadisebusPm12
    17h 46m
    $110–164

Manly to Surfers Paradise by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Surfers Paradise once daily. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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