There are 6 ways to get from Parramatta to Manly by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn / ...
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
58 min$14–33Drive 34.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Parramatta to Manlycar 34.9 km
36 min$7–9Line 52 bus, line 144 bus
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand Nbus 52
- Take the bus from Military Rd Opp Hampden Av to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus 144 / ...
1h 46m$12–17Ferry
- Take the ferry from Parramatta Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Bferry F3
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
1h 49m$14–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parramatta to Manlytaxi 34.9 km
36 min$100–130Line 545 bus, line 144 bus
- Take the bus from George St After Smith St to Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd, Stand Fbus 545
- Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus 144
2h 9m$11–16
Parramatta to Manly by train and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Manly is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Manly is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Manly. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via QVB, York St, Stand D and Military Rd Opp Hampden Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Parramatta to Manly. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Wharf and arriving at Manly, Wharf 2 via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Parramatta and Manly is 38 km. The road distance is 34.9 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Manly without a car is to train and ferry which takes 58 min and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Parramatta to Manly, including transfers.
Parramatta to Manly bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Parramatta Station, Stand A3.
Parramatta to Manly bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Manly is 35 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Parramatta to Manly.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N, QVB, York St, Stand D, and Military Rd Opp Hampden Av in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Parramatta Wharf to Manly, Wharf 2 via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from George St After Smith St to Macquarie Park Station, Waterloo Rd, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Military Rd Opp Hampden Av to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- [email protected]
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Parramatta Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Silver Taxi Sydney
- Phone
- 1300 607 666
- Website
- sydneytaxicabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- 133 100
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
ingogo
- Phone
- 5120 2095
- Website
- ingogo.com.au
Windsor Taxicab Services
- Phone
- +61488 048 208
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