What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Manly Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Manly Beach is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Manly Beach?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Manly Beach is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Manly Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Manly Beach. However, there are services departing from Anzac Pde After Strachan St and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Kensington to Manly Beach?

The distance between Kensington and Manly Beach is 19 km. The road distance is 20.5 km.

How do I travel from Kensington to Manly Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Manly Beach without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 52 min and costs $12 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Manly Beach?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Kensington to Manly Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Manly Beach bus from?

Kensington to Manly Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Anzac Pde After Strachan St station.

Where does the Kensington to Manly Beach bus arrive?

Kensington to Manly Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C.

Can I drive from Kensington to Manly Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Manly Beach is 21 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Kensington to Manly Beach.

Where can I stay near Manly Beach?

There are 4784+ hotels available in Manly Beach.

Kensington to Manly Beach - 5 ways to travel via tram, ferry, and line 396 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kensington to Manly Beach by tram, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, ferry
best
1. Take the tram from UNSW Anzac Parade station to Circular Quay stationtram L3
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
52 min
$13–26
Drive 20.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington to Manly Beachcar 20.5 km
21 min
$4–6
Line 396 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Anzac Pde After Strachan St to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand Dbus 392N / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
55 min
$11–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Manly Beachtaxi 20.5 km
21 min
$60–75
Line 396 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Anzac Pde After Strachan St to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand Cbus 392N / ...
2. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus 170X
1h 44m
$8–12

Kensington to Manly Beach by tram and ferry

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Distance: 19.1 km
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Kensington, NSW, Australia and Manly Beach, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Anzac Pde After Strachan St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 1h 44m.

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