There are 6 ways to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta by subway, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Barangaroo Station to Central StationM1
- Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta StationBmt
1h 6m$7–13Line 442 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darling St At Ann St to QVB, York St, Stand B442
- Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Parramatta Station, Stand B2N60 / ...
1h 47m$4–9Ferry, 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 16m$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 433 bus, line 501 bus
- Take the bus from Gladstone Park, Darling St to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J433
- Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B3501 / ...
1h 48m$8–10
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Ann St and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B2 via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
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 6m.
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 6m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta, including transfers.
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Ann St station.
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Barangaroo Station.
Balmain Wharf to Parramatta bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand B station.
What companies run services between Balmain Wharf, NSW, Australia and Parramatta, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta Station, Stand B2 via Darling St At Ann St, QVB, York St, Stand B, and Town Hall, Park St, Stand H in around 1h 47m.
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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
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Darling St At Ann St to QVB, York St, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Gladstone Park, Darling St to Central Station, Railway Square, Stand J
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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
Bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- bmtcustomerservice@cdcbus.com.au
- Website
- permaseal.com.au
Bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Parramatta Station, Stand B2
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- https://cdcbus.com.au/travel-info/timetables-and-maps/upper-mid-and-lower-blue-mountains-bus-timetables-om-region-8/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Parramatta Station, Stand B3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- 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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