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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson Bay to Manly is to bus via Hornsby Station, Stand B which costs $9 - $26 and takes 6h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson Bay to Manly is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $35 - $60.

How far is it from Nelson Bay to Manly?

The distance between Nelson Bay and Manly is 245 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nelson Bay to Manly without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs $24 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Nelson Bay to Manly, including transfers.

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

Nelson Bay to Manly bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, depart from Donald St At Stockton St station.

Where does the Nelson Bay to Manly bus arrive?

Nelson Bay to Manly bus services, operated by Port Stephens Coaches, arrive at Newcastle Interchange, Stand B station.

Can I drive from Nelson Bay to Manly?

Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Bay to Manly is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Nelson Bay to Manly.

Where can I stay near Manly?

There are 4390+ hotels available in Manly.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nelson Bay to Manly. However, there are services departing from Donald St At Stockton St and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, Hornsby Station, Stand B and Falcon St At Alexander St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

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

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Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont Stbus 130 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Central Stationtrain Ccn
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
5h 12m
$24–43
Bus via Hornsby Station, Stand B
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand C to George St Opp Hornsby Stationbus 36Cn / ...
6h 8m
$9–26
Drive 208.9 km
1. Drive from Nelson Bay to Manlycar 208.9 km
2h 36m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus 130 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Chatswoodbus Pm11
6h 14m
$37–54

Nelson Bay to Manly by bus, train, and ferry

179Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Donald St At Stockton St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via Newcastle Interchange, Stand C, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Hornsby Station, Stand B, Pacific Hwy After Falcon St, and Falcon St At Alexander St in around 6h 8m.

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