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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Central Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    9h 13m
    $50–220

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gregory St After Simpson St to Kemp St After Tozer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempsey Station, Coach Stop to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 152 / ...
    3. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Hornsby Stationtrain train Ccn
    10h 46m
    $37–65

  3. Bus

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

  4. Drive 454.5 km

    1. Drive from South West Rocks to Manlycar car 454.5 km
    5h 4m
    $83–119

  5. 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 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    5h 50m
    $163–361

  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 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $200–520

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

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage 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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