What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain East to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain East to The Rocks is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain East to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Balmain East to The Rocks is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain East and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Sussex St After King St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain East and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balmain East Wharf, Side A and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Balmain East to The Rocks?

The distance between Balmain East and The Rocks is 5 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Balmain East to The Rocks?

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How do I travel from Balmain East to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain East to The Rocks without a car is to line 442 bus which takes 14 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Balmain East to The Rocks?

The line 442 bus from Darling St At Church St to Sussex St After King St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain East to The Rocks bus from?

Balmain East to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.

Where does the Balmain East to The Rocks bus arrive?

Balmain East to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Sussex St After King St station.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 5120+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Balmain East to The Rocks - 4 ways to travel via line 442 bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Balmain East to The Rocks by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 442 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Sussex St After King Stbus 442
14 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F3 / ...
15 min
$7–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to The Rockstaxi 8.2 km
11 min
$28–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain East to The Rockswalk 4.8 km
34 min

Balmain East to The Rocks by bus

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Distance: 5 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Church St to Sussex St After King St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 15 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route twice daily.

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