What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Manly is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Manly is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Opera House and Manly?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milsons Point Wharf, Alfred St Sth and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney Opera House and Manly?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A and arriving at Manly, Wharf 2. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Sydney Opera House to Manly?

The distance between Sydney Opera House and Manly is 12 km. The road distance is 15.8 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Opera House to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Manly without a car is to ferry which takes 28 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Opera House to Manly?

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2 takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney Opera House to Manly bus from?

Sydney Opera House to Manly bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Milsons Point Wharf, Alfred St Sth station.

Where does the Sydney Opera House to Manly bus arrive?

Sydney Opera House to Manly bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J station.

Can I drive from Sydney Opera House to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Opera House to Manly is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Sydney Opera House to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4121+ hotels available in Manly.

Sydney Opera House to Manly - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Manly by ferry, bus, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
28 min
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milsons Point Wharf, Alfred St Sth to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J150X
1h 4m
$1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Manly15.8 km
17 min
$40–50
Drive 15.8 km
1. Drive from Sydney Opera House to Manly15.8 km
17 min
$4–5

Sydney Opera House to Manly by foot and ferry

1646Weekly Services

28 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.1 km
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

Manly Fast Ferry operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Milsons Point Wharf, Alfred St Sth to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J hourly. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 46 min.

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