How to get from Sydney to Manly Beach by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Sydney to Manly Beach in Manly (NSW), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 396 bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C station to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFF ferry and finally take the 167 bus from Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A station to Pine St opp North Steyne SLSC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 396396
Ferry - MFF
Bus - 167167
Walk to Manly Beach
Leaves from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C
    ID 200057
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 396396
    Wait for bus
    396
    City Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D
    ID 200065
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    230 m • 4 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A
    ID 209523
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    Warringah Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine St opp North Steyne SLSC
    ID 209555
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Manly Beach
    Walk to
    Manly Beach
    91-92 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 333, MFF and 167

To get from Sydney to Manly Beach in Manly (NSW), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 333 bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C station to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFF ferry and finally take the 167 bus from Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A station to Pine St opp North Steyne SLSC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 333333
Ferry - MFF
Bus - 167167
Walk to Manly Beach
Leaves from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C
    ID 200057
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 333333
    Wait for bus
    333
    City Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D
    ID 200065
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    230 m • 4 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A
    ID 209523
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    Warringah Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine St opp North Steyne SLSC
    ID 209555
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Manly Beach
    Walk to
    Manly Beach
    91-92 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydney to Manly Beach

The distance between Sydney, Manly (NSW) and Manly Beach, Manly (NSW) is approximately 14.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney to Manly Beach by bus and ferry, 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 Beach, Manly (NSW)

Manly Beach is located at 91-92 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095, Australia, Manly (NSW) and the nearest public transport station is Pittwater Rd opp Collingwood St.

Bus stations close to Manly Beach:

  • Pittwater Rd opp Collingwood St
  • Pittwater Rd after Collingwood St
  • Raglan St before Pittwater Rd

Ferry stations close to Manly Beach:

  • Manly Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via 333, MFF and 167

To get from Sydney to Manly Beach in Manly (NSW), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the 333 bus from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C station to Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFF ferry and finally take the 167 bus from Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A station to Pine St opp North Steyne SLSC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 333333
Ferry - MFF
Bus - 167167
Walk to Manly Beach
Leaves from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C
    ID 200057
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 333333
    Wait for bus
    333
    City Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Circular Quay, Young St, Stand D
    ID 200065
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    230 m • 4 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand A
    ID 209523
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    Warringah Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pine St opp North Steyne SLSC
    ID 209555
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Manly Beach
    Walk to
    Manly Beach
    91-92 North Steyne, Manly NSW 2095, Australia
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 396, Bus line MFF, Bus line 167.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 333, Bus line MFF, Bus line 167.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Manly Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sydney to Manly Beach?

    The 396 bus line goes from St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C station near Sydney in Sydney to City Circular Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line till Manly Beach station near Manly Beach in Manly (NSW).

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

    The total travel time between Sydney in Sydney and Manly Beach in Manly (NSW) by bus and ferry is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 396 bus from the St James Station, Elizabeth St, Stand C stop near Sydney in Sydney.

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

    Get off the bus at the Manly Beach stop, which is closest to Manly Beach in Manly (NSW).

  • When is the first ferry from Sydney to Manly Beach?

    The first ferry from Sydney in Sydney to Manly Beach in Manly (NSW) is Manly Fast Ferry. It leaves the Circular Quay station at 02:20.

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