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How to get fromDarwin to Manlyby plane, ferry, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Manly by plane, ferry, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeDRW - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    8h 2m
    $258–850

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
    2d 18h
    $474–1,126

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Sydney Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferryMff
    3d 3h
    $2,483–8,404

  4. Drive 3,976.5 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Manlycar3,976.5 km
    40h 44m
    $775–1,119

  5. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)planeDRW - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    14h
    $443–694

Darwin to Manly by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darwin to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Alice Springs, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 2d 18h.

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