There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Manly by train, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
3h 24m$21–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand B to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 37Cn
4h 47m$19–28Bus, line 144 bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Chatswoodbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus 144
4h 43m$38–56Drive 159.2 km
- Drive from Hamilton to Manlycar 159.2 km
1h 57m$29–42
Hamilton to Manly by train and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Manly is to bus which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Manly is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Manly. However, there are services departing from Gregson Park, Tudor St and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Newcastle and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Hamilton and Manly is 178 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Manly without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 24m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Hamilton to Manly, including transfers.
Hamilton to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Newcastle station.
Hamilton to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Chatswood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Manly is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Hamilton to Manly.
There are 4857+ hotels available in Manly.
What companies run services between Hamilton, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gregson Park, Tudor St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Watt St Opp Customs House, Newcastle, Chatswood, and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Newcastle to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Hamilton Station, Beaumont St, Stand B to George St Opp Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- [email protected]
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
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