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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Manly Beachby plane, ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manly Beach by plane, ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    2h 12m
    $133–330

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    12h 23m
    $81–273

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    13h 56m
    $130–331

  4. Drive 860.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manly Beachcar car 860.7 km
    9h 10m
    $154–222

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    13h 59m
    $168–285

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manly Beach by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Manly Beach, NSW, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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