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How to get fromManly to South West Rocksby ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to South West Rocks by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Port Macquarie, 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 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 bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Horseshore Bay Beach Park, Livingstone Stbus bus
    6h 2m
    $205–317

  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 Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    10h 33m
    $50–222

  3. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempseybus bus Au001
    11h 32m
    $61–110

  4. Drive 454.4 km

    1. Drive from Manly to South West Rockscar car 454.4 km
    5h 3m
    $82–118

  5. Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour 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 Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    8h 21m
    $240–545

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Kempseybus bus Pm12
    11h 57m
    $77–114

Manly to South West Rocks by ferry, train, foot, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and South West Rocks, NSW, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Sydney Central Station to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 7h 47m.

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