What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Darling Harbour?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Sussex St After King St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain and Darling Harbour?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Darling Harbour?

The distance between Balmain and Darling Harbour is 2 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Darling Harbour without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour without a car is to ferry which takes 7 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour?

The ferry from Balmain Wharf to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A takes 7 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Darling Harbour bus from?

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

Where does the Balmain to Darling Harbour bus arrive?

Balmain to Darling Harbour bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Sussex St After King St station.

Where can I stay near Darling Harbour?

There are 4730+ hotels available in Darling Harbour.

Balmain to Darling Harbour - 4 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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 Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side Aferry F8
7 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Sussex St After King Stbus 442
14 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Darling Harbourtaxi 5.1 km
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain to Darling Harbourwalk 4.1 km
49 min

Balmain to Darling Harbour by ferry

4Weekly Ferries

7 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain to Darling Harbour.

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Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A 4 times a week. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Church St to Sussex St After King St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min.

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