There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Kiama Downs 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 Minnamurra Stationtrain Sco
2h 57m$18–36Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombobus Pm2
4h 36m$37–60Drive 122.9 km
- Drive from Manly to Kiama Downscar 122.9 km
1h 49m$23–32Ferry, train via Sutherland
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Sutherland Stationtrain T4
- Take the train from Sutherland Station to Minnamurra Stationtrain Sco
3h 10m$18–37
Manly to Kiama Downs by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Kiama Downs is to ferry and train which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Kiama Downs is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Kiama Downs. 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 36m.
The distance between Manly and Kiama Downs is 127 km. The road distance is 122.9 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Kiama Downs without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 57m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Manly to Kiama Downs, including transfers.
Manly to Kiama Downs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Central Station.
Manly to Kiama Downs bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Kiama Bombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Kiama Downs is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Manly to Kiama Downs.
There are 698+ hotels available in Kiama Downs.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Kiama Downs, 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
- transportnsw.info
Train from Redfern Station to Minnamurra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Sutherland Station to Minnamurra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Circular Quay Station to Sutherland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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
- 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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