Australia
Where can I go by ferry from Circular Quay?
2 ferry destinations from Circular Quay: Manly and Parramatta.
All Ferries from Circular Quay
Circular Quay → Manly18m – 30m · Sydney Ferries, Manly Fast FerrySydney Ferries F1: on weekdays from Circular Quay 05:30 to 00:20, every 20 minutes early morning, about every 15 minutes through the day and every 30 minutes after 19:50🚶 Foot onlyCircular Quay → ParramattaAbout 1h 25m · Sydney FerriesRoughly hourly through-services to Parramatta, with frequent short-running F3 trips on the lower river🚶 Foot only
Plan your crossing from Circular Quay
- Sydney (Circular Quay) → Manly
Sydney Ferries F1: on weekdays from Circular Quay 05:30 to 00:20, every 20 minutes early morning, about every 15 minutes through the day and every 30 minutes after 19:50. Weekends and public holidays from 06:10 to 00:20. The crossing takes 22 minutes, or 30 minutes on the Freshwater ferries.
Source: Transport for NSW F1 Manly timetable (valid from 2 October 2026), checked 2026-10-03
- Circular Quay → Parramatta
Roughly hourly through-services to Parramatta, with frequent short-running F3 trips on the lower river
Tide-dependent: some Rydalmere–Parramatta legs are replaced by buses.
Source: Transport for NSW F3 Parramatta River timetable (valid from 14 Jun 2026), checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Circular Quay
- Circular Quay has train, light rail and bus connections to the whole of Sydney
- Parramatta Wharf is on Phillip Street near the Parramatta CBD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Circular Quay?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Circular Quay to Manly and Parramatta. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
How long is the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly?
18m – 30m with Sydney Ferries and Manly Fast Ferry.
How often is the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly?
Sydney Ferries F1: on weekdays from Circular Quay 05:30 to 00:20, every 20 minutes early morning, about every 15 minutes through the day and every 30 minutes after 19:50 (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-03).
How long is the ferry from Circular Quay to Parramatta?
About 1h 25m with Sydney Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Circular Quay to Parramatta?
Roughly hourly through-services to Parramatta, with frequent short-running F3 trips on the lower river (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).