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How to get fromManly to Kempseyby ferry, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Kempsey by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Port Macquarie, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane SYD - PQQ
    3. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    4h 26m
    $170–370

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train Ccn
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to Kempsey Station, Coach Stopbus bus 151 / ...
    9h 17m
    $36–59

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    8h 39m
    $50–215

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Kempseybus bus Pm12
    9h 1m
    $60–89

  5. Drive 422.7 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Kempseycar car 422.7 km
    4h 41m
    $81–116

  6. Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    3. Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $207–588

Manly to Kempsey by ferry and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Kempsey, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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