What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay is to line 442 bus and line 311 bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Elizabeth Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Elizabeth Bay Rd At Ithaca Rd via QVB, York St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain and Elizabeth Bay?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay?

The distance between Balmain and Elizabeth Bay is 3 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay?

The ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Elizabeth Bay bus from?

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

Where does the Balmain to Elizabeth Bay bus arrive?

Balmain to Elizabeth Bay bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where can I stay near Elizabeth Bay?

There are 3133+ hotels available in Elizabeth Bay.

Balmain to Elizabeth Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay by ferry, bus, train, or taxi

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 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus, line 311 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to Elizabeth Bay Rd At Ithaca Rdbus 311
40 min
$4–7
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd At Loughlin St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Hbus 500X / ...
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Kings Cross Stationtrain T4
14 min
$6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Elizabeth Baytaxi 7.3 km
10 min
$25–31
Line 442 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Kings Cross Stationtrain T4
21 min
$6–10

Balmain to Elizabeth Bay by ferry

324Weekly Ferries

11 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain to Elizabeth Bay.

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Elizabeth Bay Rd At Ithaca Rd via QVB, York St, Stand A in around 40 min.

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