What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Balgowlah?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Balgowlah is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Balgowlah?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Balgowlah is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Balgowlah?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Balgowlah. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Sydney Rd At Rickard St via QVB, York St, Stand D and Military Rd Opp Hampden Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Balgowlah?

The distance between Balmain and Balgowlah is 18 km. The road distance is 16.9 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Balgowlah without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Balgowlah without a car is to ferry which takes 41 min and costs $15 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Balgowlah?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Balmain to Balgowlah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Balgowlah bus from?

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

Where does the Balmain to Balgowlah bus arrive?

Balmain to Balgowlah bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at QVB, Market St, Stand F station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Balgowlah?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Balgowlah is 17 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Balmain to Balgowlah.

Where can I stay near Balgowlah?

There are 4582+ hotels available in Balgowlah.

Balmain to Balgowlah - 5 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Balgowlah by 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.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
41 min
$15–33
Line 442 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Sydney Rd At Rickard Stbus 170X / ...
49 min
$4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Balgowlahtaxi 16.9 km
18 min
$45–55
Drive 16.9 km
1. Drive from Balmain to Balgowlahcar 16.9 km
18 min
$4–5
Line 442 bus, line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, Market St, Stand Fbus 442
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand D to Military Rd Opp Hampden Avbus 100
3. Take the bus from Military Rd Opp Hampden Av to Sydney Rd At Rickard Stbus 144
53 min
$5–11

Balmain to Balgowlah by ferry and bus

316Weekly Services

41 minAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain to Balgowlah.

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Distance: 17.6 km
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Balgowlah, NSW, Australia?

You can take a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Sydney Rd At West St via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B, Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A, Manly, Wharf 2, and Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Sydney Rd At Rickard St via QVB, York St, Stand B, QVB station, Wynyard station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 49 min.

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