There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Merewether by ferry, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
3h 50m$23–44Line 144 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand Hbus 144
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Charlestownbus Pm12
4h 48m$38–57Drive 153.8 km
- Drive from Manly to Merewethercar 153.8 km
2h 4m$28–41Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadow Station, Brown Rdbus 2371 / ...
5h 17m$31–53
Manly to Merewether by ferry, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Merewether is to ferry and train which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Merewether is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Merewether. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Morgan St Opp Kiah Pl via Chatswood and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Manly and Merewether is 184 km. The road distance is 153.8 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Merewether without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Manly to Merewether, including transfers.
Manly to Merewether bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.
Manly to Merewether bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Merewether is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Manly to Merewether.
There are 512+ hotels available in Merewether.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Merewether, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Morgan St Opp Kiah Pl via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood, Charlestown, and Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- [email protected]
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
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