What is the cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Manly is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from North Sydney to Manly?

The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Manly is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between North Sydney and Manly?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Falcon St At Moodie St and arriving at Ivanhoe Park, Sydney Rd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct ferry between North Sydney and Manly?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A and arriving at Manly, Wharf 2. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from North Sydney to Manly?

The distance between North Sydney and Manly is 11 km. The road distance is 11.7 km.

How do I travel from North Sydney to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from North Sydney to Manly without a car is to ferry which takes 20 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from North Sydney to Manly?

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2 takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the North Sydney to Manly bus from?

North Sydney to Manly bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Falcon St At Moodie St station.

Where does the North Sydney to Manly bus arrive?

North Sydney to Manly bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Ivanhoe Park, Sydney Rd station.

Can I drive from North Sydney to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between North Sydney to Manly is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from North Sydney to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4732+ hotels available in Manly.

North Sydney to Manly - 5 ways to travel via ferry, line 144 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Sydney to Manly by ferry, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
20 min
$7–20
Drive 11.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from North Sydney to Manlycar 11.7 km
14 min
$3
Line 144 bus
1. Take the bus from Falcon St At Moodie St to Ivanhoe Park, Sydney Rdbus 144 / ...
34 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Sydney to Manlytaxi 11.7 km
14 min
$35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from North Sydney to Manlywalk 11.3 km
2h 16m

North Sydney to Manly by ferry

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Distance: 11.4 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

Manly Fast Ferry operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Falcon St At Moodie St to Ivanhoe Park, Sydney Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 34 min.

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