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

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  1. Bus to Port Macquarie, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Belgrave St After Stuart St to Port Macquarie Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PQQ - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    3h 40m
    $217–436

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    7h 33m
    $47–213

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    7h 51m
    $72–100

  4. Drive  421.9 km

    1. Drive from Kempsey to Manlycar car 421.9 km
    4h 40m
    $88–127

  5. Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kempsey Station to Urunga Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CFS - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry
    5h 32m
    $253–604

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kempsey to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry ferry Mff
    8h 20m
    $76–121

Kempsey to Manly by train and ferry

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Kempsey to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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