The average bus between Manly and Balmain takes 1h 7m and the fastest bus takes 52 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Manly to Balmain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Manly and Balmain. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Manly is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Balmain at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand A and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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52 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Manly station and arriving at Balmain station via Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Manly to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.
Manly to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Darling St At Mort St station.
The distance between Manly and Balmain is 12 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Darling St At Mort St via Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand A, QVB, York St, Stand D, and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 57 min.