There are 6 ways to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta by subway, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Barangaroo Station to Central StationM1
- Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta StationBmt
1h 5m$7–13Line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3501 / ...
1h 20m$4–6Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BF8 / ...
- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta StationT2 / ...
1h 14m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta21.2 km
21 min$55–65Drive 21.2 km
- Drive from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta21.2 km
21 min$5–6Line 442 bus, line 501 bus
- Take the bus from Darling St At Ann St to Robert St At Crescent St442
- Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3501 / ...
1h 30m$7–10
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B3 station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from Balmain Wharf station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Barangaroo Station and arriving at Parramatta Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Balmain Wharf and Parramatta is 31 km. The road distance is 21.2 km.
The best way to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 5m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta, including transfers.
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St station.
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Barangaroo Station.
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B3.
What companies run services between Balmain Wharf, NSW, Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?
Busways operates a bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 53 min.
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Subway from Barangaroo Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/metro
- Website
- https://www.sydneymetro.info/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMzD2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQcDVFZlVYRXNaSmhTQWZXAR4VOpm6AMQJpcmNCYw9KWQW8rET849Zl_5nmL99WKNyreViTqVV7A40r0Q_Aw_aem_olOo7A2INBtYgXJs2y8vDA
- Adult Fare
- $3–5
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
Train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
Bus from Darling St At Ann St to Robert St At Crescent St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
RSL Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 9581 1111
- Website
- rslcabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta train services, operated by Sydney Metro, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain Wharf to Parramatta is 21 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta.
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