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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Lavender Bay is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Lavender Bay is to ferry which takes 7 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain and Lavender Bay?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at McMahons Point Wharf, Side A. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Lavender Bay?

The distance between Balmain and Lavender Bay is 2 km.

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

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

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

The ferry from Balmain Wharf to McMahons Point Wharf, Side A takes 7 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where can I stay near Lavender Bay?

There are 4680+ hotels available in Lavender Bay.

Balmain to Lavender Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 442 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Lavender 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 McMahons Point Wharf, Side Aferry F3
7 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus, train
cheapest
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 North Sydney Stationtrain T9 / ...
24 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Lavender Baytaxi 8.2 km
9 min
$23–29
Line 442 bus, ferry, line 291 bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Mort St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling Stbus 442
2. Take the ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to McMahons Point Wharf, Side Aferry F4
3. Take the bus from McMahons Point Wharf, Henry Lawson Av to St Peters Church, Blues Point Rdbus 291 / ...
30 min
$11–17

Balmain to Lavender Bay by ferry

40Weekly Ferries

7 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain to Lavender Bay.

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain Wharf to McMahons Point Wharf, Side A every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 7 min.

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