There are 7 ways to get from Manly to Yamba by ferry, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
6h$142–393Ferry, train, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Grafton Stationtrain 33 / ...
- Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Claude St At Wooli Stbus 380
13h 18m$62–245Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus Brisbane
12h 22m$117–262Drive 658.5 km
- Drive from Manly to Yambacar 658.5 km
7h 11m$121–174Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Yamba YHAbus
6h 44m$248–450Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Yamba YHAbus
8h 53m$150–485Bus via McLachlan Park, River St
- Take the bus from Chatswood to MacLeanbus Pm12
13h 1m$102–151
Manly to Yamba by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Yamba is to ferry and train and bus which costs $60 - $250 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Yamba is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 6h and costs $140 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Yamba. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Yamba YHA via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Manly and Yamba is 746 km. The road distance is 658.5 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Yamba without a car is to bus which takes 12h 22m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Manly to Yamba, including transfers.
Manly to Yamba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Manly to Yamba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Yamba YHA station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Yamba is 658 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Manly to Yamba.
There are 568+ hotels available in Yamba.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Yamba, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Yamba YHA twice daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 10h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $60–85
- First
- $90–110
- Sleeper
- $190–210
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
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