The average ferry between Mosman and Balmain takes 41 min and the fastest ferry takes 29 min. There is a ferry service every few hours from Mosman 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.
Ferries run hourly between Mosman and Balmain. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mosman is at 5:12 PM which arrives into Balmain at 5:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Mosman to Balmain? 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 Mosman to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Mosman station and arriving at Balmain station via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Mosman and Balmain is 5.8 km.
You can take a ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Balmain Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A in around 38 min.