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

The cheapest way to get from Watson to Manly is to train and ferry which costs $40 - $95 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watson to Manly is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Watson to Manly?

The distance between Watson and Manly is 302 km. The road distance is 287.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Watson to Manly without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs $60 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Watson to Manly, including transfers.

Can I drive from Watson to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Watson to Manly is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Watson to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4073+ hotels available in Manly.

Watson to Manly - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and line 1 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Watson to Manly by bus, ferry, train, car, tram, or plane

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 Canberra to Central Station
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
4h 40m
$63–123
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Station636 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
6h 29m
$44–90
Drive 287.8 km
1. Drive from Watson to Manly287.8 km
3h 14m
$57–82
Line 1 tram, fly, train, ferry
1. Take the tram from EPIC and Racecourse Platform 1 to Alinga Street Platform 2
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)CBR - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Circular Quay Station
4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
3h 33m
$253–488
Bus, ferry via Sydney International Airport
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International AirportSydney
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
5h 25m
$72–143

Watson to Manly by tram, bus, train, and ferry

189Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.3 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Watson, ACT, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Watson to Manly. However, you can take the line 1 vehicle to Alinga Street Platform 2, walk to Canberra, 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 vehicle from Phillip Avenue Platform 1 to Manly, Wharf 2 via Alinga Street Platform 2, City Interchange Plt 2, Kingston Shops Giles St, Canberra Station, Central Station, Circular Quay Station, and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 6h 29m.

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