The average ferry between Balmain and Manly takes 54 min and the fastest ferry takes 38 min. There is an hourly ferry service from Balmain to Manly. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run hourly between Balmain and Manly. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balmain is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Manly at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Balmain to Manly? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct ferry from Balmain to Manly. However, there are services departing from Balmain station and arriving at Manly station via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Balmain and Manly is 12 km.
You can take a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Manly, Wharf 2 via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 34 min.