What is the cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Manly Beach?

The cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Manly Beach is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Rocks to Manly Beach?

The fastest way to get from The Rocks to Manly Beach is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between The Rocks and Manly Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A station and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct ferry between The Rocks and Manly Beach?

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 The Rocks to Manly Beach?

The distance between The Rocks and Manly Beach is 11 km. The road distance is 14.5 km.

How do I travel from The Rocks to Manly Beach without a car?

The best way to get from The Rocks to Manly Beach without a car is to ferry which takes 20 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from The Rocks to Manly Beach?

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 The Rocks to Manly Beach bus from?

The Rocks to Manly Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A.

Where does the The Rocks to Manly Beach bus arrive?

The Rocks to Manly Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J station.

Can I drive from The Rocks to Manly Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between The Rocks to Manly Beach is 14 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from The Rocks to Manly Beach.

Where can I stay near Manly Beach?

There are 4058+ hotels available in Manly Beach.

The Rocks to Manly Beach - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from The Rocks to Manly Beach 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
20 min
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J170X
35 min
$1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Rocks to Manly Beach14.5 km
15 min
$35–50
Drive 14.5 km
1. Drive from The Rocks to Manly Beach14.5 km
15 min
$3–5

The Rocks to Manly Beach by ferry

1646Weekly Ferries

20 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.4 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between The Rocks, NSW, Australia and Manly Beach, 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 Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J hourly. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 35 min.

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