There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Port Macquarie by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car
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Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane SYD - PQQ
3h 50m$201–318Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 33 / ...
9h 11m$44–221Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Port Macquariebus Pm12
8h 16m$64–96Drive 386 km
- Drive from Manly to Port Macquariecar 386 km
4h 15m$71–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Port Macquariebus Au001
8h 54m$48–81
Manly to Port Macquarie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Port Macquarie is to train and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Port Macquarie is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $200 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Port Macquarie via Chatswood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Manly and Port Macquarie is 351 km. The road distance is 386 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Port Macquarie without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Manly to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Manly to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.
Manly to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Port Macquarie is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Manly to Port Macquarie.
There are 355+ hotels available in Port Macquarie.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Port Macquarie once daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $70–80
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Chatswood to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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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