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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
    $160–350

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Berowra Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train Ccn
    2. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    9h 51m
    $41–194

  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
    $50–217

  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 42m
    $77–110

  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 22m
    $197–518

Manly to Kempsey by ferry and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Kempsey Station via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood Station, Berowra Station, and Broadmeadow Station in around 9h 51m.

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