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How to get fromManly Beach to Central Coastby ferry, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, train, line 32 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    3. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand F to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396bus bus 32
    3h 35m
    $20–40

  2. Line 144 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand Hbus bus 144
    2. Take the train from Chatswood Station to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    4h 28m
    $13–20

  3. Drive 81 km

    1. Drive from Manly Beach to Central Coastcar car 81 km
    1h 5m
    $15–21

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

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Manly Beach to Central Coast. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to Gosford Station, walk to Gosford Station, Stand F, then take the line 32 bus to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 4h 28m.

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