There are 2 ways to get from Manly to Central Coast by ferry, train, or car
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Manly to Central Coast by ferry, train, and bus
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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 109 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 which takes 3h 45m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 871+ 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
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry
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