What is the cheapest way to get from Nowra to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Nowra to Manly is to train and ferry which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nowra to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Nowra to Manly is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Nowra to Manly?

The distance between Nowra and Manly is 180 km. The road distance is 167.5 km.

How do I travel from Nowra to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Nowra to Manly without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Nowra to Manly?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Nowra to Manly, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nowra to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to Manly is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Nowra to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4408+ hotels available in Manly.

Nowra to Manly - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Nowra to Manly by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
3h 42m
$41–68
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
4h 39m
$24–48
Drive 167.5 km
1. Drive from Nowra to Manlycar 167.5 km
2h 19m
$32–46

Nowra to Manly by bus, train, and ferry

7Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 180.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Nowra, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Nowra to Manly. However, you can take the bus to Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to Circular Quay Station, walk to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, then take the ferry to Manly, Wharf 2. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl - Stand 1 to Manly, Wharf 2 via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Circular Quay Station, and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 4h 39m.

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