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How to get fromMelbourne to Manlyby plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    3h 41m
    $156–366

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    11h 34m
    $77–268

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    12h 27m
    $138–235

  4. Drive 869 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Manlycar car 869 km
    9h 22m
    $157–227

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    5h 9m
    $127–315

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    13h 5m
    $104–299

Melbourne to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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