What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Emu Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Emu Plains is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Emu Plains?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Emu Plains is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $12 - $19.

How far is it from Manly to Emu Plains?

The distance between Manly and Emu Plains is 72 km. The road distance is 70.7 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Emu Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Emu Plains without a car is to ferry and train which takes 1h 31m and costs $16 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Emu Plains?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Manly to Emu Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Emu Plains bus from?

Manly to Emu Plains bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.

Where does the Manly to Emu Plains bus arrive?

Manly to Emu Plains bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rd station.

Can I drive from Manly to Emu Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Emu Plains is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Manly to Emu Plains.

Where can I stay near Emu Plains?

There are 183+ hotels available in Emu Plains.

Manly to Emu Plains - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 144 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Manly and Emu Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Emu Plains station. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Park via Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rd, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D and Blacktown Station, Stand N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Emu Plains by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
1h 31m
$16–37
Drive 70.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Manly to Emu Plainscar 70.7 km
1h 2m
$13–19
Line 144 bus, line 611 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rdbus 144
2. Take the bus from Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D to Blacktown Station, Stand Dbus 611
3. Take the bus from Blacktown Station, Stand N to Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Parkbus 5Bm
3h 20m
$14–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manly to Emu Plainstaxi 70.7 km
1h 2m
$200–240
Ferry, train via Haymarket station
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
2h 16m
$17–34

Manly to Emu Plains by ferry and train

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72 km
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Emu Plains, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Park via Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rd, Macquarie University Station, Herring Rd, Stand D, Blacktown Station, Stand D, and Blacktown Station, Stand N in around 3h 20m.

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