There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Ryde by ferry, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Ferry, line 52 bus
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Blaxland Rd Before Hatton Stbus 52
55 min$14–30Drive 23.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Manly to Rydecar 23.4 km
25 min$5–7Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Meadowbank Stationtrain T9
58 min$12–28Ferry
- 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 Meadowbank Wharfferry F3
1h 19m$17–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manly to Rydetaxi 23.4 km
25 min$70–85Line 144 bus, line 533 bus
- Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand Hbus 144
- Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand E to Church St Opp Junction Stbus 533
1h 28m$7–11
Manly to Ryde by ferry, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Ryde is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Ryde is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $70 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Ryde. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Church St Opp Junction St via Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Manly to Ryde. However, there are services departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Meadowbank Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Manly and Ryde is 26 km. The road distance is 23.4 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Ryde without a car is to ferry and line 52 bus which takes 55 min and costs $14 - $30.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Manly to Ryde, including transfers.
Manly to Ryde bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.
Manly to Ryde bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Ryde is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Manly to Ryde.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Ryde, NSW, Australia?
You can take a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Meadowbank Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A and Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Church St Opp Junction St via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand E in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Central Station to Meadowbank Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $1–2
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Blaxland Rd Before Hatton St
Bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand E to Church St Opp Junction St
- 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
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