Rome2Rio

How to get fromGrand Manan to Nova Scotiaby car ferry, car, bus, train, or plane

Find Transport to Nova Scotia

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Grand Manan to Nova Scotia by car ferry, car, bus, train, 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.

  1. Car ferry, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from North Head, Grand Manan Island to Blacks Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Blacks Harbour to Lancaster Mallcar car
    3. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Moncton to Halifaxbus bus
    11h 47m
    $216–419

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from North Head, Grand Manan Island to Blacks Harbourcarferry car ferry Blacks Harbour to Grand Manan Island
    2. Drive from Blacks Harbour to Halifaxcar car
    6h 59m
    $111–185

  3. Car ferry, drive, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from North Head, Grand Manan Island to Blacks Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Blacks Harbour to Lancaster Mallcar car
    3. Take the bus from Saint John Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    4. Take the train from Moncton to Halifaxtrain train
    12h 18m
    $166–469

  4. Car ferry, drive, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from North Head, Grand Manan Island to Blacks Harbourcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Blacks Harbour to Lancaster Mallcar car
    3. Fly from St. John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)plane plane YSJ - YHZ
    7h 45m
    $346–1,026

St. John Airport (YSJ) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Manan to Nova Scotia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 563 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Grand Manan, NB, Canada and Nova Scotia, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Grand Manan to Nova Scotia. However, you can drive to North Head, Grand Manan Island, take the car ferry to Blacks Harbour, drive to Lancaster Mall, take the line 1 bus to Superstore - Rothesay Avenue, walk to Saint John Terminal, take the bus to Moncton, then take the bus to Halifax. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Manan to Halifax via North Head, Grand Manan Island, Blacks Harbour, Lancaster Mall, Superstore - Rothesay Avenue, Saint John Terminal, Moncton, and Moncton in around 12h 18m.

Airlines
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 plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.