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How to get fromCentral Coast to Manly Beachby bus, train, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Coast to Manly Beach by bus, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    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 Central Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    2h 58m
    $23–42

  2. Drive  81.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Central Coast to Manly Beachcar car 81.5 km
    1h 6m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, train, line 144 bus via Epping Station

    1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus 32
    2. Take the train from Gosford Station to Epping Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus bus 144
    3h 9m
    $18–27

  4. 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 25m
    $116–152

  5. 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 Chatswood Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus bus 144
    3h 51m
    $15–21

  6. Bus, line 144 bus

    1. Take the bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus 32
    2. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Falcon St At Alexander St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand Jbus bus 144
    4h 12m
    $18–30

Central Coast to Manly Beach by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from 1396 Wisemans Ferry Rd to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Gosford Station, Stand N, Gosford Station, Stand G, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Pacific Hwy After Falcon St, and Falcon St At Alexander St in around 4h 12m.

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