How to get from Sydney Town Hall to Manly by ferry and light rail?

From Sydney Town Hall to Manly by ferry and light rail

To get from Sydney Town Hall to Manly in Manly (NSW), take the L2 light rail from Town Hall Light Rail station to Circular Quay Light Rail station. Next, take the MFF ferry from Circular Quay station to Manly Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ferry and light rail schedule from Sydney Town Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and light rail schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - L2
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Town Hall Light Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Town Hall Light Rail
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - L2
    Wait for light rail
    L2
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Circular Quay Light Rail
    ID 2000449
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Manly
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    ID 209573
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    South Steyne
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sydney Town Hall to Manly by ferry and train

To get from Sydney Town Hall to Manly in Manly (NSW), take the T8 train from Town Hall 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 40 min. The ferry and light rail schedule from Sydney Town Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and light rail schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Town Hall Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Sydenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Manly
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    ID 209573
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    South Steyne
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney Town Hall to Manly

The distance between Sydney Town Hall, Manly (NSW) and Manly, Manly (NSW) is approximately 11.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney Town Hall to Manly by ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manly (NSW) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry And Light Rail schedule from Sydney Town Hall to Manly

To check the ferry and light rail schedule from Sydney Town Hall to Manly using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sydney Town Hall) and destination (Manly), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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From Sydney Town Hall to Manly by ferry and train

To get from Sydney Town Hall to Manly in Manly (NSW), take the T8 train from Town Hall 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 40 min. The ferry and light rail schedule from Sydney Town Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and light rail schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Town Hall Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Sydenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Manly
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    ID 209573
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manly
    Walk to
    Manly
    South Steyne
    560 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Light Rail line L2, Ferry line MFF.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Train line T8, Ferry line MFF.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Sydney Town Hall and Manly?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Sydney Town Hall to Manly?

    The L2 light rail line goes from Town Hall Light Rail station near Sydney Town Hall in Sydney to Circular Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Circular Quay station near Manly in Manly (NSW).

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydney Town Hall to Manly by light rail and ferry?

    The total travel time between Sydney Town Hall in Sydney and Manly in Manly (NSW) by light rail and ferry is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Sydney Town Hall to get to Manly?

    Get on the L2 light rail from the Town Hall Light Rail station near Sydney Town Hall in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Sydney Town Hall and Manly?

    Get off the light rail at the Circular Quay station, which is closest to Manly in Manly (NSW).

  • When is the first ferry from Sydney Town Hall to Manly?

    The first ferry from Sydney Town Hall in Sydney to Manly in Manly (NSW) is Manly. It leaves the Circular Quay Wharf 3 station at 16:30.

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