There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Tamworth by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, fly to Tamworth
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)plane SYD - TMW
2h 59m$275–573Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 2301
9h 15m$37–56Train
- Take the train from Hornsby Station to Tamworth Stationtrain 223
7h 46m$42–84Drive 400.4 km
- Drive from Manly to Tamworthcar 400.4 km
4h 54m$72–104Ferry, fly to Armidale, bus
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)plane SYD - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
5h 23m$260–508
Manly to Tamworth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Tamworth is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Tamworth is to ferry and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $270 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop via Pacific Hwy Opp Crows Nest Station and Hornsby Station, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Manly station to Tamworth station. However, there are services departing from Chatswood Station and arriving at Tamworth Station via Hornsby Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Manly and Tamworth is 350 km. The road distance is 400.4 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Tamworth without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Manly to Tamworth, including transfers.
Manly to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand A.
Manly to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Hornsby Station.
The best way to get from Manly to Tamworth is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Tamworth, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a train from Hornsby Station to Tamworth Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 5h 27m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop 6 times a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 6h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Hornsby Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $45–70
- First Class
- $65–95
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hornsby Station, Stand A to Tamworth Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.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/
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
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/
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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Manly to Tamworth bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station, Coach Stop.
Manly to Tamworth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Tamworth Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Tamworth is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Manly to Tamworth.
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