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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Manly is to bus via Cabramatta which costs $190 - $280 and takes 31h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Manly is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $180 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Manly. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and arriving at Manly Rd at Whites Rd via Central Station and Adelaide Street Stop 44 near City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Manly?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Manly station. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross and arriving at Manly station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Manly?

The distance between Melbourne and Manly is 1437 km. The road distance is 1656.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to Manly without a car is to bus which takes 26h 35m and costs $250 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Melbourne to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Manly bus from?

Melbourne to Manly bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Manly train from?

Melbourne to Manly train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Manly?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Manly is to bus which takes 26h 35m and costs $250 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 26h 54m.

Where does the Melbourne to Manly bus arrive?

Melbourne to Manly bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Manly?

Manly is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 2:53 PM in Melbourne and 1:53 PM in Manly.

Where does the Melbourne to Manly train arrive?

Melbourne to Manly train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Manly is 1657 km. It takes approximately 18h 41m to drive from Melbourne to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 2476+ hotels available in Manly.

Melbourne to Manly - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Manly by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Manly station, platform 2train
4h 58m
$188–395
Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train
6h 12m
$141–487
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
26h 35m
$251–498
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
26h 54m
$168–488
Drive 1,656.8 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Manlycar 1,656.8 km
18h 41m
$303–437
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
6h 31m
$142–539
Fly Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane MEL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
8h 9m
$202–512
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
31h 37m
$199–276

Melbourne to Manly by train

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26h 54mAverage Duration

$168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,437.1 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Manly, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Manly Rd at Whites Rd via Central Station, Brisbane, and Adelaide Street Stop 44 near City Hall in around 26h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Manly station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 26h 54m.

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