How to get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 167 bus from North Steyne SLSC, Pine St station to Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFF ferry and finally take the 333 bus from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B station to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 167167
Ferry - MFF
Bus - 333333
Walk to Downtown Sydney
Leaves from North Steyne SLSC, Pine St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Steyne SLSC, Pine St
    ID 209560
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    Manly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A
    ID 209523
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Circular Quay
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B
    ID 20002
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 333333
    Wait for bus
    333
    North Bondi
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
    ID 2000283
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 167, MFF and 396

To get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 167 bus from North Steyne SLSC, Pine St station to Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFF ferry and finally take the 396 bus from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B station to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 167167
Ferry - MFF
Bus - 396396
Walk to Downtown Sydney
Leaves from North Steyne SLSC, Pine St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Steyne SLSC, Pine St
    ID 209560
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    Manly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A
    ID 209523
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Circular Quay
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B
    ID 20002
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 396396
    Wait for bus
    396
    Maroubra Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
    ID 2000283
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney

The distance between Manly Beach, Sydney and Downtown Sydney, Sydney is approximately 14.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Manly Beach

Manly Beach is located at 91-92 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095, Australia, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is North Steyne SLSC, Pine St.

Bus stations close to Manly Beach:

  • North Steyne SLSC, Pine St
  • Pine St opp North Steyne SLSC
  • North Steyne at Carlton St

Ferry stations close to Manly Beach:

  • Manly Wharf

Public transport stations close to Downtown Sydney, Sydney

Downtown Sydney is located at Downtown Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Macquarie St, Stand B.

Train stations close to Downtown Sydney:

  • St James Station
  • Martin Place Station

Bus stations close to Downtown Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Macquarie St, Stand B
  • Martin Place Station, Macquarie St, Stand A
  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand F

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 167, MFF and 396

To get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 167 bus from North Steyne SLSC, Pine St station to Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFF ferry and finally take the 396 bus from Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B station to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 167167
Ferry - MFF
Bus - 396396
Walk to Downtown Sydney
Leaves from North Steyne SLSC, Pine St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Steyne SLSC, Pine St
    ID 209560
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    Manly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A
    ID 209523
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Circular Quay
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B
    ID 20002
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 396396
    Wait for bus
    396
    Maroubra Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
    ID 2000283
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 167, Bus line MFF, Bus line 333.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 167, Bus line MFF, Bus line 396.

  • Is there a direct bus between Manly Beach and Downtown Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney?

    The 167 bus line goes from North Steyne SLSC, Pine St station near Manly Beach in Manly (NSW) to Manly station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Downtown Sydney station near Downtown Sydney in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Manly Beach in Manly (NSW) and Downtown Sydney in Sydney by bus and ferry is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Manly Beach to get to Downtown Sydney?

    Get on the 167 bus from the North Steyne SLSC, Pine St stop near Manly Beach in Manly (NSW).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Manly Beach and Downtown Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Sydney stop, which is closest to Downtown Sydney in Sydney.

  • When is the first ferry from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney?

    The first ferry from Manly Beach in Manly (NSW) to Downtown Sydney in Sydney is Manly Fast Ferry. It leaves the Manly Wharf station at 02:30.

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