There are 3 ways to get from Manly to Central Coast by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Ferry, train, line 32 bus
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain Ccn
- Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand F to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396bus 32
4h 1m$21–41Drive 81.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Manly to Central Coastcar 81.1 km
1h 5m$15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manly to Central Coasttaxi 81.1 km
1h 5m$190–240
Manly to Central Coast by ferry, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Central Coast is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Central Coast is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $14 - $22.
The distance between Manly and Central Coast is 111 km. The road distance is 81.1 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Central Coast without a car is to ferry and train and line 32 bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Manly to Central Coast, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Central Coast is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Manly to Central Coast.
There are 858+ hotels available in Central Coast.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Manly to Central Coast. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to Central Station, take the train to Gosford Station, walk to Gosford Station, Stand F, then take the line 32 bus to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396. Alternatively, you can drive from Manly to Central Coast in around 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Gosford Station, Stand F to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- 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
- $7–10
- 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
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Manly Warringah Cabs
- Phone
- +61 9972 5600
- Website
- manlycabs.com.au
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