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How to get fromCentral Station to Manly Waterworksby train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Station to Manly Waterworks by train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Circular Quay Stationtrain train T8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    37 min
    $10–27

  2. Drive 16.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central Station to Manly Waterworkscar car 16.1 km
    19 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Sydney Rd Opp George Stbus bus 170X
    1h 21m
    $7–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central Station to Manly Waterworkstaxi taxi 16.1 km
    19 min
    $50–60

  5. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Haymarket station to Circular Quay stationtram tram L3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    42 min
    $11–24

  6. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Pyrmont Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry ferry F4
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    1h 22m
    $14–29

Central Station to Manly Waterworks by train, ferry, and foot

Calendar1642Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.2 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Manly Waterworks, NSW, Australia?

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Sydney Rd Opp George St hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station to Manly Waterworks via Pyrmont Bay Wharf, Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A, Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, and Manly, Wharf 2 in around 1h 22m.

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