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How to get fromManly to Graftonby ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Grafton City Southbus bus
    5h 39m
    $230–439

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 Grafton Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    11h 25m
    $60–245

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Grafton City Southbus bus Pm12
    11h 26m
    $84–126

  4. Drive 610.9 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Graftoncar car 610.9 km
    6h 41m
    $110–158

  5. Ferry, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus bus
    4. Take the bus from River St After John St to Prince St At Fitzroy Stbus bus
    6h 28m
    $140–361

  6. Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Bilinga to Graftonbus bus
    8h 20m
    $130–398

  7. Ferry, fly to Port Macquarie, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $210–500

  8. Ferry, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $163–608

  9. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Graftonbus bus Au001
    12h 47m
    $95–175

Manly to Grafton by ferry and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

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

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