What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Nelson Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Nelson Bay is to bus via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St which costs $8 - $26 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Nelson Bay?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Nelson Bay is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Manly to Nelson Bay?

The distance between Manly and Nelson Bay is 245 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Nelson Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Nelson Bay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $24 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Nelson Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Manly to Nelson Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Nelson Bay bus from?

Manly to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St.

Where does the Manly to Nelson Bay bus arrive?

Manly to Nelson Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Can I drive from Manly to Nelson Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Nelson Bay is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Manly to Nelson Bay.

Where can I stay near Nelson Bay?

There are 1421+ hotels available in Nelson Bay.

Manly to Nelson Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Manly and Nelson Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Nelson Bay. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Donald St Before Stockton St via St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand D, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Nelson Bay by ferry, train, bus, or car

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Ferry, train, bus
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 Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the bus from Maitland Rd Before Beaumont St to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
4h 55m
$24–44
Bus via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 36Cn
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
6h 12m
$8–26
Drive 208.8 km
1. Drive from Manly to Nelson Baycar 208.8 km
2h 35m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Newcastlebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Donald St Before Stockton Stbus 130 / ...
6h 33m
$36–54

Manly to Nelson Bay by ferry, train, and bus

181Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Donald St Before Stockton St via St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand C, St Leonards Station, Pacific Hwy, Stand D, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St, Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, and Newcastle Interchange, Stand A in around 6h 12m.

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