What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly is to train and ferry which costs $80 - $280 and takes 17h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Manly is to fly and ferry which takes 4h and costs $100 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Manly. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Manly?

The distance between Gold Coast and Manly is 724 km. The road distance is 835.3 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Manly without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 17h 12m and costs $150 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Manly?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Gold Coast to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Manly bus from?

Gold Coast to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Manly bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Chatswood station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Manly is 835 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Gold Coast to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4735+ hotels available in Manly.

Gold Coast to Manly - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Manly by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
4h
$104–340
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 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
17h 45m
$82–276
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
17h 12m
$151–330
Drive 835.3 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Manlycar 835.3 km
9h 8m
$150–217
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
5h 42m
$144–456
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
6h 34m
$116–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswoodbus Pm11
17h 52m
$119–166

Gold Coast to Manly by bus, train, and ferry

38Weekly Services

17h 12mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.3 km
Duration: 4h

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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