There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Pacific Palms by ferry, train, bus, car or plane
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Ferry, train, bus via Newcastle • 7h 22m
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Bus • 8h 10m
Ferry, train, bus • 8h 59m
Drive • 3h 15m
Ferry, fly, bus • 7h 10m
Manly to Pacific Palms by ferry, train and bus
The journey time between Manly and Pacific Palms is around 7h 22m and covers a distance of around 341 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 13m. Operated by Sydney Ferries, Manly Fast Ferry, Captain Cook Cruises and others, the Manly to Pacific Palms service departs from Manly, Wharf 1 and arrives in Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr. Typically 38 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Pacific Palms is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Manly to Pacific Palms is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Pacific Palms. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr via Chatswood and Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Manly and Pacific Palms is 200 km. The road distance is 284 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Pacific Palms without a car is to ferry and train and bus via Newcastle which takes 7h 22m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Manly to Pacific Palms, including transfers.
Manly to Pacific Palms bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Newcastle Airport is the direct flight which takes 30 min.
Manly to Pacific Palms bus services, operated by Busways Great Lakes, arrive at Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Pacific Palms is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Manly to Pacific Palms.

- Distance: 200 km
- Duration: 7h 22m
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Pacific Palms, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Manly to Pacific Palms via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood, Karuah, and Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd in around 8h 10m.

- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $320

Transport for NSW manages public transport for Australia’s New South Wales region, including metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail and coach. Hubs include Sydney, Byron Bay, Newcastle and Wollongong. Use an Opal card for cheapest fares in greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. Tickets for regional train and bus services need to be booked before travel (Opal cards are not accepted).
Contact Details
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9 - $12
- Website
- Transport NSW
- Opal card
- $9 - $12
- Opal single trip ticket
- $11 - $15

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $24 - $40
- First Class
- $30 - $50
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train
- Economy
- $40 - $65
- First Class
- $60 - $90

- Phone
- 1300 69 2929
- infoline@busways.com.au
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18 - $25
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11 - $16
- Website
- busways.com.au

- Phone
- +61244235233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Karuah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 1 to Circular Quay, Wharf 3, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries

- Phone
- 02 9583 1199
- Website
- manlyfastferry.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Website
- Manly Fast Ferry

- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 3 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- Captain Cook Cruises
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