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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    2h 55m
    $20–40

  2. Drive 81.9 km

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

  3. Bus, train, line 144 bus

    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

Central Coast to Manly by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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 line 2075 bus to Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, walk to Ourimbah Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to Circular Quay Station, walk to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, then take the ferry to Manly, Wharf 2. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Hornsby Station, Chatswood Station, and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F in around 3h 7m.

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