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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)planeMEL - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    3h 42m
    $156–456

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain622 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferryMff
    11h 33m
    $77–268

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferryMff
    11h 51m

  4. Drive 869.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Manlycar869.1 km
    9h 17m
    $165–238

  5. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeAVV - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    4h 23m
    $146–616

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central StationbusSydney
    12h 29m
    $99–289

Melbourne to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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