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How to get fromKempsey to Manlyby bus, plane, ferry, train or car

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

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  1. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planePQQ - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    3h 35m
    $175–389

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus152 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Hornsby StationtrainCcn
    8h 18m
    $37–58

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain34 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferryMff
    7h 24m
    $50–212

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to ChatswoodbusPm11
    7h 52m
    $62–89

  5. Drive 423.2 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Manlycar423.2 km
    4h 41m
    $84–121

  6. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeCFS - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry
    5h 34m
    $219–657

Kempsey to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kempsey, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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