There are 7 ways to get from Manly to Caloundra by ferry, plane, bus, train, 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.
Ferry, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, line 600 bus
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra stationbus
4h 56m$116–436Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
18h 10m$98–587Bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
22h 29m$150–233Drive 997 km
- Drive from Manly to Caloundracar 997 km
10h 47m$182–262Ferry, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
5h 57m$150–512Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 46m$113–408Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
22h 43m$136–507
Manly to Caloundra by ferry, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Caloundra is to ferry and train which costs $95 - $600 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Caloundra is to ferry and fly and line 600 bus which takes 4h 56m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Caloundra station via Sydney Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
The distance between Manly and Caloundra is 890 km. The road distance is 997 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Caloundra without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 10m and costs $95 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Manly to Caloundra, including transfers.
Manly to Caloundra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney Central Station.
Manly to Caloundra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Caloundra is 1h behind Manly. It is currently 2:40 AM in Manly and 1:40 AM in Caloundra.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Caloundra is 997 km. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from Manly to Caloundra.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Caloundra station via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 22h 29m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Caloundra station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- [email protected]
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
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