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 17 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 $23 - $29.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gladstone Park, Darling St and arriving at QVB, Market St, Stand F. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 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 3 km.

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 ferry which takes 15 min and costs $7 - $20.

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

The ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 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 Gladstone Park, Darling 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 QVB, Market St, Stand F station.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 4675+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Balmain East to The Rocks - 3 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Balmain East to The Rocks by ferry, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BF3 / ...
15 min
$7–20
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gladstone Park, Darling St to QVB, Market St, Stand F442
17 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to The Rocks8.2 km
11 min
$23–29

Balmain East to The Rocks by ferry

621Weekly Ferries

15 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balmain East to The Rocks.

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Distance: 3 km
Duration: 15 min

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

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 once daily. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Gladstone Park, Darling St to QVB, Market St, Stand F every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 17 min.

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