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How to get fromSydney to North Head Quarantine Stationby ferry, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to North Head Quarantine Station by ferry, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    55 min
    $7–20

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus bus 170X
    1h 15m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sydney to North Head Quarantine Stationtaxi taxi 17.2 km
    21 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 17.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to North Head Quarantine Stationcar car 17.2 km
    21 min
    $4–5

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Sydney to North Head Quarantine Stationwalk walk 19.3 km
    1h 48m

  6. Ferry, line 161 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C to Quarantine Station, North Head Scenic Drbus bus 161
    57 min
    $11–26

Sydney to North Head Quarantine Station by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar384Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.3 km
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and North Head Quarantine Station, 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 Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 39 min.

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