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How to get fromCentral Coast to Manlyby bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Central Coast to Manly by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 144 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Gosford Station to Hornsby Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus bus 144
    3h 7m
    $17–28

  2. Drive  81.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central Coast to Manlycar car 81.9 km
    1h 7m
    $15–22

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    3h 22m
    $116–152

Central Coast to Manly by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Central Coast to Manly. However, you can take the bus to Gosford Station, Stand N, walk to Gosford Station, take the train to Hornsby Station, take the train to Chatswood Station, walk to Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F, then take the line 144 bus to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Coast to Manly, Wharf 2 via Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812, Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah Station, Central Station, Circular Quay Station, and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 3h 22m.

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