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How to get fromBalmain to Birkenhead Pointby bus, ferry, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Birkenhead Point by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Darling St At Wisbeach Stbus433 / ...
    4 min
    $2–4
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne WharfferryF3
    9 min
    $7–10
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Birkenhead Pointtaxi3.6 km
    5 min
    $12–15
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Balmain to Birkenhead Pointwalk2.9 km
    35 min

Balmain to Birkenhead Point by bus

Calendar2268Weekly Buses
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Birkenhead Point, NSW, Australia?

Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Church St to Darling St At Wisbeach St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 4 min. Busways also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne Wharf every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min.

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