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How to get fromGrafton to Manlyby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Grafton to Manly by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour 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
    5h 24m
    $228–552

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    10h 12m
    $62–238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grafton City South to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    11h 44m
    $87–133

  4. Drive 611.2 km

    1. Drive from Grafton to Manlycar car 611.2 km
    6h 43m
    $109–158

  5. Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to McLachlan Park, River Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    6h 2m
    $143–365

  6. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grafton to Bilingabus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    7h 34m
    $137–403

  7. Train, bus to Armidale, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ARM - SYD
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $304–680

  8. Train, bus to Port Macquarie, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    8h 9m
    $218–508

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grafton to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    11h 51m
    $99–173

Grafton to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Grafton, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Grafton City South to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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