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How to get fromCrescent Head to Manlyby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Crescent Head to Manly by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    7h 44m
    $110–292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3406 / ...
    9h 55m
    $42–69

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    9h 45m
    $75–126

  4. Drive  436.2 km

    1. Drive from Crescent Head to Manlycar car 436.2 km
    4h 49m
    $79–114

  5. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    5h 5m
    $211–352

  6. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    7h 25m
    $247–602

Crescent Head to Manly by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Crescent Head, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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