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There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Elizabeth Beach by ferry, train, bus or car

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Ferry, train, bus via Newcastle

  1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
  2. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
  3. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Coach Stop, Graham Rd to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Karuah
  2. Take the bus from Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr

Ferry, train, bus

  1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
  2. Take the train from Central Station to Taree Station
  3. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr

Drive

  1. Drive from Manly to Elizabeth Beach

Manly to Elizabeth Beach by ferry, train and bus

38 Weekly Services
7h 19m Average Duration
$42 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Manly to Elizabeth Beach is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h 9m.

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The quickest way to get from Manly to Elizabeth Beach is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 15m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Elizabeth Beach. 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 9m.

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It is 200 km from Manly to Elizabeth Beach. It is approximately 283.9 km to drive.

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The best way to get from Manly to Elizabeth Beach without a car is to ferry and train and bus via Newcastle which takes 7h 19m and costs $40 - $85.

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It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Manly to Elizabeth Beach, including transfers.

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Manly to Elizabeth Beach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.

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Manly to Elizabeth Beach bus services, operated by Busways Great Lakes, arrive at Pacific Palms Coach Stop, Boomerang Dr station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Elizabeth Beach is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Manly to Elizabeth Beach.

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There are 614+ hotels available in Elizabeth Beach. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.

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Map of how to get from Manly to Elizabeth Beach.
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  • Distance: 199.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Elizabeth Beach, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly to Elizabeth Beach via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood, Karuah, and Karuah Coach Stop, Tarean Rd in around 8h 9m.

Train operators
Transport for NSW
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
https://transportnsw.info/
Schedules at
https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Opal card
$9 - $12
Opal single trip ticket
$11 - $15
NSW TrainLink
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Broadmeadow Station
Ave. Duration
2h 23m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$24 - $35
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Economy
$24 - $35
First Class
$30 - $50
Train from Central Station to Taree Station
Ave. Duration
5h 27m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$40 - $65
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Economy
$40 - $65
First Class
$60 - $90
Bus operators
Busways Great Lakes
Phone
1300 692 929
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
Premier Motor Service
Phone
13 34 10
Email
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website
premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Karuah
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$30 - $50
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
Ferry operators
Manly Fast Ferry
Phone
1800 326 822
Email
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 - $11
Website
Manly Fast Ferry
Captain Cook Cruises
Phone
+61 2 9206 1111
Email
sydney@captaincook.com.au
Website
captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 3 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side A
Ave. Duration
40 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
$6 - $10
Website
https://www.captaincook.com.au/

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