Rome2Rio

How to get fromBarrie to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car ferry, car, or train

Find Transport to Manitoulin Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Barrie to Manitoulin Island by bus, car ferry, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barrie Allandale Terminal to Yorkdalebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    10h 50m

  2. Drive  498.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barrie to Manitoulin Islandcar car 498.2 km
    6h 13m
    $100–144

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barrie to Tobermory, Ontariocar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    7h 39m

  4. Train, bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Allandale Waterfront GO to Union Station GOtrain train Br
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 18m

  5. Train, bus, car ferry, drive via Vaughan

    1. Take the train from Allandale Waterfront GO to Downsview Park Stationtrain train Br
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 24m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barrie to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 530.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Barrie, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Barrie to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Yorkdale, walk to Yorkdale Station - Southbound Platform, take the line 1 subway to Bloor Station - Northbound Platform, walk to Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave, take the bus to Cyprus Lake, drive to Tobermory, Ontario, take the car ferry to South Baymouth, Ontario, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barrie to Manitoulin Island via Tobermory, Ontario and South Baymouth, Ontario in around 7h 39m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Need to know: Eurostar, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.