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How to get fromManly to Alice Springsby ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Alice Springs by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)planeSYD - ASP
    5h 8m
    $440–988

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
    45h 37m
    $296–756

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Alice Springstrain
    2d 5h
    $2,385–5,708

  4. Drive 2,758.2 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Alice Springscar2,758.2 km
    28h 44m
    $536–774

Manly to Alice Springs by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration45h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Alice Springs via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide in around 45h 37m.

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