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How to get fromManly to Armidaleby ferry, plane, train, bus or car

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

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  1. Ferry, fly to Armidale

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Armidale (ARM)planeSYD - ARM
    3h 58m
    $268–497

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stopbus2301 / ...
    11h 36m
    $40–75

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Armidale Stationtrain223
    10h 32m
    $57–121

  4. Drive 477.2 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Armidalecar477.2 km
    5h 51m
    $94–135

  5. Ferry, fly to Tamworth, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tamworth (TMW)planeSYD - TMW
    3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
    5h 49m
    $343–743

  6. Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)planeSYD - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus
    6h 53m
    $275–613

Manly to Armidale by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Armidale Station, Coach Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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