How to get from Central Station to Manly by ferry and train?

From Central Station to Manly by ferry and train

To get from Central Station to Manly in Sydney, take the T8 train from Central 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 41 min. The ferry and train schedule from Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and train schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

41min
Train - T8
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Station
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Sydenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    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
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Station to Manly by ferry and train via T2 and MFF

To get from Central Station to Manly in Sydney, take the T2 train from Central 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 43 min. The ferry and train schedule from Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and train schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

43min
Train - T2
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Station
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Redfern
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    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
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Central Station to Manly

The distance between Central Station, Sydney and Manly, Sydney is approximately 13.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Station 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 Central Station to Manly

To check the ferry and train schedule from Central Station to Manly using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Station) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Station to Manly by ferry and train via T2 and MFF

To get from Central Station to Manly in Sydney, take the T2 train from Central 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 43 min. The ferry and train schedule from Central Station may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and train schedule to Manly on the Moovit app.

43min
Train - T2
Ferry - MFF
MFF
Walk to Manly
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Central Station
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Redfern
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    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
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Manly?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Train line T8, Ferry line MFF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Station to Manly?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Train line T2, Ferry line MFF.

  • Is there a direct train between Central Station and Manly?

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

  • Which train line goes from Central Station to Manly?

    The T8 train line goes from Sydenham station near Central Station in Haymarket to Circular Quay Station station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Circular Quay Station station near Manly in Sydney.

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

    The total travel time between Central Station in Haymarket and Manly in Sydney by train and ferry is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the T8 train from the Sydenham station near Central Station in Haymarket.

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

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

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