There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Kariong by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Ferry, train
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
2h 35m$19–39Line 144 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand Cbus 144
- Take the bus from St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand D to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N90
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus
3h 31m$6–25Drive 73.6 km
- Drive from Manly to Kariongcar 73.6 km
1h$14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manly to Kariongtaxi 73.6 km
1h$180–220
Manly to Kariong by ferry, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Kariong is to drive which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Kariong is to drive which takes 1h and costs $13 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Kariong. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Central Coast Hwy Opp 95 via St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand D, Hornsby Station, George St and Gosford Station, Stand D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Manly and Kariong is 93 km. The road distance is 73.6 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Kariong without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 35m and costs $19 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Manly to Kariong, including transfers.
Manly to Kariong bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.
Manly to Kariong bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Kariong is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Manly to Kariong.
There are 1276+ hotels available in Kariong.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Kariong, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Central Coast Hwy Opp 95 via St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C, St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand D, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station, George St, Gosford Station, Stand G, and Gosford Station, Stand D in around 3h 31m.
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand D to Hornsby Station, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hornsby Station, George St to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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
- $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/
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