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

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

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)planeSYD - DRW
    6h 20m
    $284–783

  2. Bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
    2d 20h
    $496–1,246

  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 Darwintrain
    3d 9h
    $3,276–6,609

  4. Drive 3,976.7 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Darwincar3,976.7 km
    40h 43m
    $778–1,123

Manly to Darwin by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$496Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Darwin via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M, Wynyard Station, Central Station, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Alice Springs in around 2d 20h.

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