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How to get fromSouth West Rocks to Manlyby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from South West Rocks to Manly by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 3, Side A to Manly, Wharf 1ferry ferry F1
    9h 7m
    $50–220

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    9h 40m
    $61–94

  3. Drive 454.5 km

    1. Drive from South West Rocks to Manlycar car 454.5 km
    5h 4m
    $81–117

  4. Bus, bus to Port Macquarie, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 3, Side A to Manly, Wharf 1ferry ferry
    5h 53m
    $163–361

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 3, Side A to Manly, Wharf 1ferry ferry F1
    10h 38m
    $60–121

  6. Bus, train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    4. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 3, Side A to Manly, Wharf 1ferry ferry
    7h 45m
    $230–560

South West Rocks to Manly by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between South West Rocks, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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