There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Sawtell by ferry, plane, train, bus, or car
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Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)SYD - CFS
3h 46m$199–509Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
- Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Station31 / ...
10h 3m$55–227Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs HarbourPm12
11h 29m$74–120Drive 523.2 km
- Drive from Manly to Sawtell523.2 km
5h 39m$103–149Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
- Take the bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Take the bus from Kempsey to Coffs Harbour
12h 8m$110–228
Manly to Sawtell by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manly to Sawtell is to ferry and train which costs $55 - $230 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Sawtell is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Chatswood and Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Manly and Sawtell is 472 km. The road distance is 523.2 km.
The best way to get from Manly to Sawtell without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 3m and costs $55 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Manly to Sawtell, including transfers.
Manly to Sawtell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.
Manly to Sawtell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Sawtell is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Manly to Sawtell.
There are 471+ hotels available in Sawtell.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–70
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–150
Bus from Kempsey to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $26–45
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- 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
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
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