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27 h 40 min
2403 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manly to Cairns

Composite routes from Manly to Cairns

Cheapest
27 h 40 min
Car
2403 km.
from $132
Fastest
3 h 4 min
Plane
Other
5 h 59 min
Ferry, Plane
1955 km.
from $202.14
41 h 56 min
Ferry
1953 km.
from $2044.86
46 h 33 min
Ferry
1953 km.
from $555.95
9 h 14 min
Ferry, Plane
1955 km.
from $266.27
2 d 2 h 36 min
1954 km.
from $313.85
5 h 59 min
Ferry, Plane
1955 km.
from $202.14
41 h 56 min
Ferry
1953 km.
from $2044.86
46 h 33 min
Ferry
1953 km.
from $555.95
9 h 14 min
Ferry, Plane
1955 km.
from $266.27
2 d 2 h 36 min
1954 km.
from $313.85

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 6m
Twice daily
$12.72–$34.34
131 500
131 500
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
14h
3 times a day
$95.40–$228.96
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Sydney Ferries
Website
22 min
Every 15 minutes
$4.45–$5.98
131 500
131 500
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
18h 15m
Once daily
$76.32–$108.12
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
3h
Every day
$101.76–$572.39
Qantas
Website
3h 1m
Every day
$101.76–$623.27
Virgin Australia
Website
3h 5m
Every day
$127.20–$521.52
Other operators
Found: 2
Manly Fast Ferry
Website
Captain Cook Cruises
Website
Manly Fast Ferry
Website
20 min
Every 15 minutes
$5.60–$7.63
1800 326 822
1800 326 822
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Captain Cook Cruises
Website
40 min
Every 2 hours
$6.23–$8.90
+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
$61.06–$4,498.63
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Cairns is to ferry and fly which costs $97.83 - $347.83 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manly to Cairns is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $97.83 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Manly and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Chatswood and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Manly to Cairns?

The distance between Manly and Cairns is 2001 km. The road distance is 2417.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Manly to Cairns without a car is to ferry and train which takes 41h 56m and costs $65.22 - $4021.74 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Manly to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Cairns bus from?

Manly to Cairns bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.

Where does the Manly to Cairns bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manly and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Manly. It is currently 21:44 in Manly and 20:44 in Cairns.

Can I drive from Manly to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Cairns is 2418 km. It takes approximately 28h 26m to drive from Manly to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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