How to get from Penrith to Manly by ferry and train?

From Penrith to Manly by ferry and train

To get from Penrith to Manly in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the BMT train from Penrith Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 train and finally take the MFF ferry from Circular Quay station to Manly Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ferry and train schedule from Penrith may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and train schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

101min
Train - BMT
Train - T8
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Penrith Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Penrith
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Manly
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    ID 209573
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Penrith to Manly by ferry and train via BMT, T2 and MFF

To get from Penrith to Manly in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the BMT train from Penrith Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T2 train and finally take the MFF ferry from Circular Quay station to Manly Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ferry and train schedule from Penrith may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and train schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

101min
Train - BMT
Train - T2
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Penrith Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Penrith
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Manly
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    ID 209573
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Penrith to Manly

The distance between Penrith, Sydney and Manly, Sydney is approximately 68.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penrith to Manly by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry And Train schedule from Penrith to Manly

To check the ferry and train schedule from Penrith to Manly using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Penrith) and destination (Manly), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest ferry and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Penrith to Manly by ferry and train via BMT, T2 and MFF

To get from Penrith to Manly in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the BMT train from Penrith Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T2 train and finally take the MFF ferry from Circular Quay station to Manly Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ferry and train schedule from Penrith may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and train schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

101min
Train - BMT
Train - T2
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Penrith Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Penrith
  • 2
    Train - BMT
    Wait for train
    BMT
    Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    110 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Manly
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    ID 209573
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Manly?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Train line BMT, Train line T8, Ferry line MFF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Penrith to Manly?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Train line BMT, Train line T2, Ferry line MFF.

  • Is there a direct train between Penrith and Manly in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Penrith to Manly in Sydney?

    The BMT train line goes from Central station near Penrith to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Central Station station near Manly in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Penrith to Manly in Sydney by train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Penrith and Manly in Sydney by train and ferry is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Penrith to get to Manly in Sydney?

    Get on the BMT train from the Central station near Penrith in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Penrith and Manly in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Central Station station, which is closest to Manly in Sydney.

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