Opal card accepted

Enjoy Opal fares and benefits on the Manly Fast Ferry. Daily and weekly travel caps apply.

20min Travel Time

Journey time between Manly and Circular Quay is 20 minutes. This service operates 7 days a week.

Licensed Bar Onboard

Purchase drinks and snacks from our licensed onboard bar. Staff are not permitted to accept cash.

Service Alert

From 2 March to 10 July 2026, Manly Fast Ferry services will depart from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to an altered timetable.

Timetable

The Manly – Circular Quay fast ferry service operates daily between Manly Wharf 2 and Circular Quay Wharf 2A.

Manly Wharf 2 Departure TimesValid until 1 March

Times
6am-9pm		 Weekdays
6 10 30 50      
7 00 10 20 30 40 50
8 00 10 20 30 40 50
9 00 10 20 30 50  
10 10 30 50      
11 10 30 50      
12 10 30 50      
13 10 30 50      
14 10 30 50      
15 10 30 50      
16 10 30 52      
17 12 25 35 45 55  
18 05 15 25 35 45 55
19 15 25 35 50    
20 10 30 50      
21            
Times
6am-9pm		 Weekends & Public Holidays
6      
7      
8      
9 30 50  
10 10 30 50
11 10 30 50
12 10 30 50
13 10 30 50
14 10 30 50
15 10 30 50
16 10 30 50
17 10 30 50
18 10 30 50
19 10 30 50
20 10 30 50
21 10    

Manly Wharf 2 Departure TimesValid 2 March to 10 July

Times
6am-9pm		 Weekday
6 10 30 50
7 10 30 50
8 10 30 50
9 10 30 50
10 10 30 50
11 10 30 50
12 10 30 50
13 10 30 50
14 10 30 50
15 10 30 50
16 10 30 50
17 10 30 50
18 10 30 50
19 10 30 50
20 10    
21      
Times
6am-9pm		 Weekends & Public Holidays
6      
7      
8      
9 30 50  
10 10 30 50
11 10 30 50
12 10 30 50
13 10 30 50
14 10 30 50
15 10 30 50
16 10 30 50
17 10 30 50
18 10 30 50
19 10 30 50
20 10 30 50
21 10    

Circular Quay Wharf 2A Departure TimesValid until 1 March

Times
6am-8pm		 Weekdays
6 00 20 35 45    
7 05 15 25 35 45 55
8 05 15 25 35 45 55
9 05 25 45      
10 00 20 40      
11 00 20 40      
12 00 20 40      
13 00 20 40      
14 00 20 40      
15 00 20 40      
16 00 20 40      
17 00 10 20 30 40 50
18 00 10 20 30 50  
19 00 10 20 40    
20 00 20        
Times
6am-8pm		 Weekends & Public Holidays
6      
7      
8      
9 00 20 40
10 00 20 40
11 00 20 40
12 00 20 40
13 00 20 40
14 00 20 40
15 00 20 40
16 00 20 40
17 00 20 40
18 00 20 40
19 00 20 40
20 00 20  

Circular Quay Wharf 6 Departure TimesValid 2 March to 10 July

Times
6am-8pm		 Weekday
6 20 40  
7 00 20 40
8 00 20 40
9 00 20 40
10 00 20 40
11 00 20 40
12 00 20 40
13 00 20 40
14 00 20 40
15 00 20 40
16 00 20 40
17 00 20 40
18 00 20 40
19 00 20 40
20      
Times
6am-8pm		 Weekends & Public Holidays
6      
7      
8      
9 00 20 40
10 00 20 40
11 00 20 40
12 00 20 40
13 00 20 40
14 00 20 40
15 00 20 40
16 00 20 40
17 00 20 40
18 00 20 40
19 00 20 40
20 00 20  

You can also use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner to plan a trip on public transport by metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail, coach or by walking, cycling, taxi or rideshare anywhere in Sydney and NSW, with real-time information where available.

Route Map

Fares Info

The Manly – Circular Quay fast ferry service is an Opal network service.  Fares are the same single-journey price as the F1 Ferry service, and the same array of Opal benefits offered across the Opal network now apply. Please visit transportnsw.info for current fares.

Licensed Bar Onboard

Elevate your commute with Manly Fast Ferry with a visit to our onboard bar, a perfect complement to your journey across Sydney Harbour. Whether you’re commuting between Manly and Circular Quay after work or embarking on a leisurely weekend trip, our bar offers a curated selection of beverages to suit everyone’s taste.

Mid & Full-Strength Beers

  Price
4 Pines Japanese Lager
4.5% ABV | 375ml		 $11.00
4 Pines Pale Ale
5.1% ABV | 375ml		 $11.00
Balter XPA
5.0% ABV | 375ml		 $11.00
Balter Captain Sensible
3.5% ABV | 375ml		 $10.00
Carlton Draught
4.6% ABV | 375ml		 $9.60

Seltzers, Wine & Spirits

  Price
Fellr Watermelon Seltzer
4.0% ABV | 330ml		 $12.00
Fellr Pink Lemonade
4.0% ABV | 330ml		 $12.00
Brookvale Union Ginger Beer
4.0% ABV | 330ml		 $12.00
Gordon’s Gin & Tonic
4.5% ABV | 375ml		 $12.50
Hard Rated
4.5% ABV | 375ml		 $12.50
WIAG Pinot Grigio
13.5% ABV | 187ml		 $11.00
WIAG Rose
13.5% ABV | 187ml		 $11.00

Non Alcoholic Drinks & Snacks

Regular Price
Naked Life G&T / Margarita
0.0% ABV | 250ml		 $6.00
Soft Drinks
 $3.50
Water
 $3.50
Mineral Water
 $4.00
Chips
 $3.50

My NRMA Members can receive 5% Cashback on all drinks and snacks! Simply setup Cashback and use a connected debit or credit card when making a purchase onboard.

Get Cashback at the bar.

My NRMA Members can enjoy 5% Cashback on all food and beverages purchased at the bar when travelling with Manly Fast Ferry.

How it works

Got a Question?

Our customer service team will answer your calls on 1800 326 822 during business hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00 – 16:30
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 – 16:30
Public Holidays 9:00 – 16:30

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