There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Dubbo by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane SYD - DBO
3h 59m$240–521Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1bus 2703
9h 15m$39–62Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain 427
7h 57m$45–215Drive 398.8 km
- Drive from Manly to Dubbocar 398.8 km
5h 20m$74–106
Manly to Dubbo by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Dubbo is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Dubbo is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $240 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Dubbo station. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 via Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rd, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Blacktown Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Manly and Dubbo is 337 km. The road distance is 398.8 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Dubbo without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 57m and costs $45 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Manly to Dubbo, including transfers.
Manly to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Blacktown Station, Stand D.
Manly to Dubbo bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Dubbo is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Manly to Dubbo.
There are 121+ hotels available in Dubbo.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Dubbo, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1 twice a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–460
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Blacktown Station, Stand D to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- 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
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.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
- $10–13
- 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
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/
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/
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