There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Newcastle 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 19m$20–38Line 144 bus, bus via Gordon Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand Hbus 144
- Take the bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 15Cn / ...
3h 50m$12–21Drive 157.1 km
- Drive from Manly to Newcastlecar 157.1 km
2h 8m$29–41Line 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 Newcastlebus Pm12
4h 31m$32–46
Manly to Newcastle by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Newcastle is to line 144 bus and bus via Gordon Station which costs $12 - $21 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Newcastle is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B via Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Manly and Newcastle is 179 km. The road distance is 157.1 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Newcastle without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 19m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Manly to Newcastle, including transfers.
Manly to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.
Manly to Newcastle bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Newcastle is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Manly to Newcastle.
There are 481+ hotels available in Newcastle.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Newcastle, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood Station, Gordon Station, and Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Gordon Station, Werona Av, Stand D to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
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
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- [email protected]
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
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
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
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