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Manly to Balmain East ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Manly and Balmain East takes 50 min and the fastest ferry takes 35 min. The ferry runs at least 2 times per hour from Manly to Balmain East. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

50 min
Duration
15 km
Distance
$18
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Ferry

best
  1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry ferry Mff
  2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F4
42 min
$14–40

Manly to Balmain East ferry times

Ferries run every 30 minutes between Manly and Balmain East. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Manly is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Balmain East at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Manly Fast FerrySydney Ferries42 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries42 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries42 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries42 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesCaptain Cook Cruises40 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries6h 7m • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries6h 7m • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries6h 7m • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries6h 7m • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change

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    Sydney FerriesSydney Ferries47 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manly to Balmain East? 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.

Map of how to get from Manly to Balmain East.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.6 km
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Balmain East, NSW, Australia?

You can take a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Balmain East Wharf, Side A via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A and Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A in around 42 min.

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