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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Manly is to fly and ferry which costs $160 - $550 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Manly is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns to Manly. However, there are services departing from Cairns and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Brisbane and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Cairns to Manly?

The distance between Cairns and Manly is 2001 km. The road distance is 2403.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Manly without a car is to train and ferry which takes 41h 17m and costs $270 - $6,500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cairns to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Manly bus from?

Cairns to Manly bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cairns station.

Where does the Cairns to Manly bus arrive?

Cairns to Manly bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Manly is 2404 km. It takes approximately 27h 50m to drive from Cairns to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4809+ hotels available in Manly.

Cairns to Manly - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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

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Fly, ferry
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CNS - SYD
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
4h 52m
$161–540
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
41h 17m
$270–6,446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chatswoodbus Pm11
2d
$367–567
Drive 2,403.7 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Manlycar 2,403.7 km
27h 50m
$429–620
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
2d 1h
$442–1,059

Cairns to Manly by train and ferry

4Weekly Services

41h 17mAverage Duration

$270Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,001 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cairns to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Brisbane, Chatswood, and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F in around 2d.

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