Manly Fast Ferry: Fare prices and timetable
The Manly Fast Ferry takes 20 minutes to cross Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay to Manly, with one way fare prices of $10.20.
Taking the Manly ferry is one of the great traditional tourism experiences in Sydney. However, there is more than one ferry to Manly.
The standard ferry is run by Sydney Ferries and takes around half an hour to cross Sydney Harbour from Circular Quay to Manly. These ferries depart from Wharf 3 at Circular Quay and cost from $7.60 for a one way ticket.
Manly experiences to book before you arrive
- Northern Beaches and Ku-Ring-Gai National Park guided tour – enjoy the best of northern Sydney.
- Manly and Shelly Beach snorkelling tour – discover Sydney’s secret underwater world.
- Stand-up paddleboard hire – glide along the harbour.
- Self-guided bike tour – visit several gorgeous spots on two wheels.
- Single kayak or double kayak hire – paddle yourself to hidden harbour beaches.
What is the Manly Fast Ferry?
However, at neighbouring Wharf 2, you’ll find the Manly Fast Ferry. Don’t try to get on this with a regular Sydney ferries ticket – it won’t work, although the Opal card will. The Manly Fast Ferry is a privately-operated service, which takes 18 to 20 minutes getting to Manly.
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- Enjoy Sydney’s wild side on a Manly snorkelling & nature walk.
- (🥇Top choice in Sydney) And, best of all, paddle to hidden beaches on a harbour kayaking adventure.
Manly Fast Ferry fare prices
The Manly Fast Ferry is more expensive than the regular Manly Ferry, with tickets costing $10.20.
That is possibly worth paying if you just want to get to Manly as quickly as possible, but probably not if you’re not under any time pressure.
Manly Fast Ferry timetable
According to the Manly Fast Ferry timetable, services depart from Circular Quay roughly every 20 minutes. The ferry runs seven days a week, with services between 06.20 and 21.00 on weekdays, then 09.40 and 21.00 on weekends and public holidays. Visit the operator website for full information.
Things to do in Manly include guided snorkelling trips, kayaking tours and self-guided bike tours.
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Manly accommodation picks
There is a good range of accommodation in Manly, but the top choices are…
- For a well-equipped aparthotel: Quest Manly.
- For heritage and character: Q Station.
- For good value by the beach: Manly Paradise Motel and Apartments.
- For budget travellers: Stoke Beach House.
- For something a bit more deluxe: Sebel Manly Beach.
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