There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Manly by ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BF8 / ...
- Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2Mff
34 min$14–29Drive 19.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Balmain to Manly19.9 km
22 min$4–6Line 442 bus, line 100 bus, line 144 bus
- Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, Market St, Stand F442
- Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand D to Military Rd Opp Hampden Av100
- Take the bus from Military Rd Opp Hampden Av to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J144
1h 4m$5–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balmain to Manly19.9 km
22 min$50–65
Balmain to Manly by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Manly is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Manly is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Manly. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via QVB, York St, Stand D and Military Rd Opp Hampden Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Balmain to Manly. However, there are services departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Manly, Wharf 2 via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Balmain and Manly is 15 km. The road distance is 19.9 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Manly without a car is to ferry which takes 34 min and costs $14 - $30.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Balmain to Manly, including transfers.
Balmain to Manly bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.
Balmain to Manly bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at QVB, Market St, Stand F station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Manly is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Balmain to Manly.
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Manly, NSW, Australia?
You can take a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Manly, Wharf 2 via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A in around 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J via QVB, Market St, Stand F, QVB, York St, Stand D, and Military Rd Opp Hampden Av in around 1h 4m.
Bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, Market St, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from QVB, York St, Stand D to Military Rd Opp Hampden Av
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Military Rd Opp Hampden Av to Manly Wharf, West Promenade, Stand J
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
- Phone
- 1800 326 822
- info@myfastferry.com.au
- Website
- myfastferry.com.au
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.myfastferry.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 2 9206 1111
- sydney@captaincook.com.au
- Website
- captaincook.com.au
Ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.captaincook.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
RSL Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 9581 1111
- Website
- rslcabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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