What is the cheapest way to get from Manly to Waratah?

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Waratah is to line 144 bus and bus and train which costs $13 - $25 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manly to Waratah?

The fastest way to get from Manly to Waratah is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Manly and Waratah?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Waratah. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Georgetown Rd At Bowker St via Chatswood, Customs House, Watt St and Hunter St Before Tudor St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Manly to Waratah?

The distance between Manly and Waratah is 180 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.

How do I travel from Manly to Waratah without a car?

The best way to get from Manly to Waratah without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 25m and costs $25 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Manly to Waratah?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Manly to Waratah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Waratah bus from?

Manly to Waratah bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.

Where does the Manly to Waratah bus arrive?

Manly to Waratah bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H.

Can I drive from Manly to Waratah?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Waratah is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Manly to Waratah.

Where can I stay near Waratah?

There are 478+ hotels available in Waratah.

Manly to Waratah - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 144 bus, bus

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

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 6, Side Bferry Mff
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain Ccn
3h 25m
$25–47
Line 144 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand Hbus 144
2. Take the bus from Victoria Av Opp Katherine St to Hornsby Station, George Stbus
3. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
4h 15m
$13–25
Line 144 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand Hbus 144
2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Newcastlebus Pm12
5h
$34–54
Drive 157.5 km
1. Drive from Manly to Waratahcar 157.5 km
1h 54m
$30–42

Manly to Waratah by ferry and train

290Weekly Services

3h 25mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 180.4 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Waratah, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Georgetown Rd At Bowker St via Chatswood Station, Railway St, Stand H, Chatswood, Newcastle, Customs House, Watt St, and Hunter St Before Tudor St in around 5h.

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