There are 3 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 Wolli Creek Station to Minnamurra Stationtrain Sco
2h 56m$34–54Drive 122.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Manly to Kiama Downscar 122.9 km
1h 49m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kiama Bombobus Pm2
4h 37m$40–60
Manly to Kiama Downs by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Kiama Downs is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Kiama Downs is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $21 - $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 37m.
The distance between Manly and Kiama Downs is 129 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 56m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 56m 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 697+ 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 $28–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Wolli Creek Station to Minnamurra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- 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
- $28–40
- 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
- $8–10
- 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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