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

The cheapest way to get from Shellharbour to Manly is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shellharbour to Manly is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Shellharbour and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Shellharbour to Manly. However, there are services departing from Addison St Before Mary St and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Wollongong and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Shellharbour to Manly?

The distance between Shellharbour and Manly is 126 km. The road distance is 115 km.

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

The best way to get from Shellharbour to Manly without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs $20 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Shellharbour to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shellharbour to Manly bus from?

Shellharbour to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, depart from Addison St Before Mary St station.

Where does the Shellharbour to Manly bus arrive?

Shellharbour to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Illawarra, arrive at Wollongong Station, Station St.

Can I drive from Shellharbour to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Shellharbour to Manly is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Shellharbour to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4784+ hotels available in Manly.

Shellharbour to Manly - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 53 bus, and bus

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

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Shellharbour Junction to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
3h 12m
$20–40
Line 53 bus, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand Cbus 53
2. Take the bus from University Of Wollongong, Northfields Av, Stand B to Campbelltown Station, Stand Abus 887
3. Take the train from Campbelltown Station to Central Stationtrain T8
4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
4h 28m
$27–48
Drive 115 km
1. Drive from Shellharbour to Manlycar 115 km
1h 42m
$21–30
Line 53 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 53
2. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
4h 56m
$32–52

Shellharbour to Manly by bus, train, and ferry

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Addison St Before Mary St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Wollongong, Central Station, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 4h 56m.

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