What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Wollongong is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Wollongong is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $16 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Manly and Wollongong?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Wollongong. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Wollongong via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Manly to Wollongong?

The distance between Manly and Wollongong is 96 km. The road distance is 93.1 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Wollongong without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Wollongong without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 16m and costs $17 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Manly to Wollongong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Wollongong bus from?

Manly to Wollongong bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E station.

Where does the Manly to Wollongong bus arrive?

Manly to Wollongong bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M.

Can I drive from Manly to Wollongong?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Wollongong is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Manly to Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 338+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Manly to Wollongong - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Wollongong by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the train from Redfern Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
2h 16m
$17–35
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Campbelltown Stationtrain T8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Campbelltown Station, Stand D to Crown St After Keira Stbus 887
3h 20m
$20–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Mbus 170X
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
3h 42m
$28–48
Drive 93.1 km
1. Drive from Manly to Wollongongcar 93.1 km
1h 26m
$17–25

Manly to Wollongong by ferry and train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

$17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.4 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wollongong via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, and Central Station in around 3h 42m.

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