Sydney Ferries
The Transport for NSW harbour and river ferry network, routes F1–F10, radiating from Circular Quay to Manly, Taronga Zoo, Parramatta, Watsons Bay and other wharves.
Sydney Ferries Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (Circular Quay) → Manly | 22m – 30m | Foot passengers only |
| Circular Quay → Taronga Zoo | 12m | Foot passengers only |
| Circular Quay → Watsons Bay | 23m | Foot passengers only |
| Circular Quay → Parramatta | About 1h 25m | Foot passengers only |
Sydney Ferries sailing patterns
- 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 → Taronga Zoo
Every 30 minutes Monday–Friday, every 20 minutes at weekends and public holidays
Some weekday peak trips call at Mosman Bay or Cremorne Point and take longer.
Source: Transport for NSW F2 Taronga Zoo timetable, checked 2026-09-29
- Circular Quay → Watsons Bay
Every 30 minutes at weekends (07:45–23:45); on weekdays Watsons Bay is served half-hourly from about 09:45 to 15:45
Weekday peak and evening F9 trips terminate at Rose Bay rather than Watsons Bay.
Source: Transport for NSW F9 Watsons Bay timetable (valid from 19 Sep 2026), checked 2026-09-29
- 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
Vessels on these routes: Freshwater class ferries, Emerald class, Sydney Ferries harbour ferries, Sydney Ferries river ferries
Sydney Ferries Network Map
4 routes on FerryConnect.