There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Sawtell by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
3h 46m$169–399Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
- Take the train from Central Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 31 / ...
10h 5m$55–227Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbourbus Brisbane
9h 25m$72–197Drive 523.2 km
- Drive from Manly to Sawtellcar 523.2 km
5h 42m$96–138Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Coffs Harbourbus Pm12
11h 29m$74–120
Manly to Sawtell by bus 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 5m.
The fastest way to get from Manly to Sawtell is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $160 - $400.
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 bus via Central Station which takes 9h 25m and costs $70 - $200.
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 42m to drive from Manly to Sawtell.
There are 486+ hotels available in Sawtell.
What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour every 4 hours. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–490
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- 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
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://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
- 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
- $7–10
- 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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