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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Shoal Bay is to bus via Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St which costs $8 - $26 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manly to Shoal Bay is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Manly to Shoal Bay?

The distance between Manly and Shoal Bay is 249 km. The road distance is 212.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Manly to Shoal Bay without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $24 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Manly to Shoal Bay, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Manly to Shoal Bay bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manly to Shoal Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Shoal Bay is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Manly to Shoal Bay.

Where can I stay near Shoal Bay?

There are 1408+ hotels available in Shoal Bay.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Shoal Bay. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd 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 19m.

There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Shoal 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 Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus 130 / ...
5h 9m
$24–46
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 Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus 130 / ...
6h 19m
$8–26
Drive 212.8 km
1. Drive from Manly to Shoal Baycar 212.8 km
2h 40m
$39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Newcastlebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rdbus 130 / ...
6h 40m
$36–54

Manly to Shoal Bay by ferry, train, and bus

183Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd 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 19m.

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