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Bus 161 Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C

Line 161 runs between Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C and Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr; on weekdays the first departure is at 06:42 and the last at 19:42, every ~30 min.

  • Headway~30 min
  • First departure06:42
  • Last departure19:42
  • Average ride~25 min
  • Stops15
  • Departures per day30
  • Route length8.8 km
  • Peak~25 min
  • Off-peak~15 min
  • Saturday21 departures
  • Sunday21 departures

A circular bus line of Sydney public transport — it departs from Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C, passes Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr and returns.The first departure is at 06:42, the last at 19:42.Departures run every ~30 min, and the ride takes ~25 min on average.

Circular line — departs from and returns to Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C, via Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr.

Timetable

First

06:42

Last

19:42

Departures

30

Line 161 timetable — on weekdays
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Line 161 timetable — on Saturdays
0742
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Line 161 timetable — on Sundays and holidays
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Changed25.10.2026.
Checked25.10.2026.

Stops

15 stops~25 min in total
  1. Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C

    #209579 — Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C

    162departure0min
  2. +3 min3min
  3. +1 min4min
  4. +0 min4min
  5. +1 min5min
  6. North Head Scenic Rd opp Collins Beach Rd

    #209587 — North Head Scenic Rd opp Collins Beach Rd

    +2 min7min
  7. North Head Scenic Dr opp Quarantine Station

    #2095100 — North Head Scenic Dr opp Quarantine Station

    +1 min8min
  8. Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr

    #209583 — Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr

    +4 min12min
  9. North Head Scenic Dr opp North Head Sanctuary

    #209577 — North Head Scenic Dr opp North Head Sanctuary

    +2 min14min
  10. Quarantine Station, North Head Scenic Dr

    #209515 — Quarantine Station, North Head Scenic Dr

    +3 min17min
  11. Darley Rd opp Manly Hospital

    #209584 — Darley Rd opp Manly Hospital

    +3 min20min
  12. +1 min21min
  13. +1 min22min
  14. +1 min23min
  15. Manly Wharf Hotel, East Esplanade

    #209586 — Manly Wharf Hotel, East Esplanade

    +2 min25min

Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line 161?

On weekdays the first departure from Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C is at 06:42 and the last at 19:42. There are 30 departures in total.

Does line 161 run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 07:42 to 19:42 and on Sunday from 07:42 to 19:42.

Does line 161 run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line 161 has 21 departures from Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Stand C, the first at 07:42 and the last at 19:42.

How often does line 161 run?

Departures run about every 30 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.

How long is the ride on line 161?

The whole ride takes about 25 minutes on average — from about 15 minutes off-peak to about 25 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line 161 have?

Line 161 is circular and has 15 stops (via Fairfax walk, North Head Scenic Dr).

How long is the route of line 161?

The route in this direction is about 8.8 km long.