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

From Sydney to Manly by ferry and train

To get from Sydney to Manly in Manly (NSW), take the T2 train from St James Station station to Circular Quay Station station. Next, take the MFF ferry from Circular Quay station to Manly Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$12.70.

44minA$12.70
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Ferry - MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Ashfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Manly
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    South Steyne
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Manly by ferry and train via T2 and F1

To get from Sydney to Manly in Manly (NSW), take the T2 train from St James Station station to Circular Quay Station station. Next, take the F1 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 3 station to Manly Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$9.29.

45minA$9.29
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Ferry - F1
Walk to Manly
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Homebush
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 3
    ID 20004
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - F1
    Wait for ferry
    F1
    Manly
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    South Steyne
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Manly

The distance between Sydney, Manly (NSW) and Manly, Manly (NSW) is approximately 13.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Manly by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manly (NSW) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Manly (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Bus stations close to Sydney:

  • Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E
  • David Jones, Castlereagh St, Stand B
  • Sheraton on the Park, Elizabeth St

Public transport stations close to Manly, Manly (NSW)

Manly is located at South Steyne, Manly (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Manly Tennis Club, Belgrave St.

Bus stations close to Manly:

  • Manly Tennis Club, Belgrave St
  • Pittwater Rd at Raglan St
  • Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A

Ferry stations close to Manly:

  • Manly Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney to Manly by ferry and train via T2 and F1

To get from Sydney to Manly in Manly (NSW), take the T2 train from St James Station station to Circular Quay Station station. Next, take the F1 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 3 station to Manly Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is A$9.29.

45minA$9.29
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Ferry - F1
Walk to Manly
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Homebush
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 3
    ID 20004
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - F1
    Wait for ferry
    F1
    Manly
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    South Steyne
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line MFF.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line F1.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney and Manly?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney to Manly?

    The T2 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney to Ashfield station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Ashfield station near Manly in Manly (NSW).

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

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Manly in Manly (NSW) by train and ferry is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the T2 train from the St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

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

    Get off the train at the Ashfield station, which is closest to Manly in Manly (NSW).

  • When is the first ferry from Sydney to Manly?

    The first ferry from Sydney in Sydney to Manly in Manly (NSW) is Manly Fast Ferry. It leaves the Circular Quay station at 00:20.

  • How much is the train fare from Sydney to Manly?

    The ride from Sydney to Manly costs A$12.70.

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