There are 3 ways to get from Manly to Kiama by ferry, train, bus, 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 Redfern Station to Kiama Stationtrain Sco
3h 6m$18–39Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombobus Pm2
4h 17m$32–53Drive 127.6 km
- Drive from Manly to Kiamacar 127.6 km
1h 53m$23–33
Manly to Kiama by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Kiama is to ferry and train which costs $18 - $40 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Kiama is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Kiama. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Kiama Bombo via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Manly and Kiama is 133 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Kiama without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Manly to Kiama, including transfers.
Manly to Kiama bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Manly to Kiama bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kiama Bombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Kiama is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Manly to Kiama.
There are 645+ hotels available in Kiama.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Kiama, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombo once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Redfern Station to Kiama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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
- 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
- Sydney Ferries
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
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
- Captain Cook Cruises
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