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

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There are 4 ways to get from Manly 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 27m
    $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 81.1 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Central Coastcar car 81.1 km
    1h 5m
    $15–21

  4. Line 141 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand F to HomeCo Belrose, Garigal Rdbus bus 141
    2. Take the bus from Gordon Station, Stand C to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus bus 17Cn
    4h 53m
    $15–24

Manly to Central Coast by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand F to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via HomeCo Belrose, Garigal Rd, Gordon Station, Stand C, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 4h 53m.

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