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 48 min.

48min
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
    50 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
    5 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B
    ID 20002
    110 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
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train 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 T8 train from Circular Quay Station station to St James Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 167167
Ferry - MFF
Train - T8
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
    50 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
    5 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    360 m • 5 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 14.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 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 Pittwater Rd after Collingwood St.

Bus stations close to Manly Beach:

  • Pittwater Rd after Collingwood St
  • Pittwater Rd opp Collingwood St
  • Pittwater Rd at Pine 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 Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd.

Train stations close to Downtown Sydney:

  • St James Station
  • Martin Place Station

Bus stations close to Downtown Sydney:

  • Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Rd
  • St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C
  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E

Related Routes

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Manly Beach to Downtown Sydney in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one train 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 T8 train from Circular Quay Station station to St James Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 167167
Ferry - MFF
Train - T8
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
    50 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
    5 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
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown Sydney
    Walk to
    Downtown Sydney
    360 m • 5 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 48 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 52 minutes, using Bus line 167, Bus line MFF, Bus line T8.

  • 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 48 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 Manly 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 48 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 Manly 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. It leaves the Manly Wharf station at 10:20.

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