There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Central Station by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Central Stationtrain T2 / ...
29 min$10–25Drive 17 km
cheapest- Drive from Manly to Central Stationcar 17 km
21 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Mbus 170X
42 min$7–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manly to Central Stationtaxi 17 km
21 min$50–65Ferry
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Pyrmont Bay Wharfferry F4
1h 23m$14–30
Manly to Central Station by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Central Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Central Station is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
No, there is no direct ferry from Manly to Central Station. However, there are services departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Pyrmont Bay Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Manly and Central Station is 15 km. The road distance is 17 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Central Station without a car is to ferry and train which takes 29 min and costs $10 - $25.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Manly to Central Station, including transfers.
Manly to Central Station bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E station.
Manly to Central Station bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Central Station is 17 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Manly to Central Station.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Central Station, NSW, Australia?
Transport for NSW operates a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Central Station via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A, and Pyrmont Bay Wharf in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Circular Quay Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–5
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- [email protected]
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
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
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
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
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Pyrmont Bay Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
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