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2402 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Manly

Composite routes from Cairns to Manly

Cheapest
27 h 39 min
Car
2402 km.
from $132
Other
5 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
1955 km.
from $200.55
41 h 3 min
Train, Ferry
1953 km.
from $2011.60
2 d 22 min
1954 km.
from $313.63
8 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
1955 km.
from $252.10
2 d 36 min
Bus, Ferry
1953 km.
from $574.11

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Transport for NSW
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Sydney Ferries
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.87–$29.35
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
30h
Once daily
$163.04–$413.04
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Sydney Ferries
Website
22 min
Every 15 minutes
$3.80–$5.11
131 500
131 500
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
29h 5m
Once daily
$119.57–$163.04
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 58m
Every day
$86.96–$489.13
Qantas
Website
2h 57m
Every day
$86.96–$532.61
Virgin Australia
Website
3h
Every day
$108.70–$445.65
Other operators
Found: 2
Manly Fast Ferry
Website
Captain Cook Cruises
Website
Manly Fast Ferry
Website
20 min
Every 15 minutes
$4.78–$6.52
1800 326 822
1800 326 822
Call
Captain Cook Cruises
Website
45 min
Every 2 hours
$5.33–$7.61
+61 2 9206 1111
+61 2 9206 1111
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
25h 20m
4 times a week
$52.17–$3,844.23
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Manly?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Manly is to fly and ferry which costs $103.26 - $347.83 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Manly?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Manly is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 8m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Manly?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Manly. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Brisbane Roma Street and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Cairns to Manly?

The distance between Cairns and Manly is 2001 km. The road distance is 2418.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Manly without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Manly without a car is to train and ferry which takes 41h 3m and costs $65.22 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Manly?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Cairns to Manly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Manly bus from?

Cairns to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Cairns to Manly bus arrive?

Cairns to Manly bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Manly?

Manly is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 21:15 in Manly.

Can I drive from Cairns to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Manly is 2418 km. It takes approximately 28h 27m to drive from Cairns to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 3347+ hotels available in Manly. Prices start at $72.88 per night.
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