What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Sydney?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Sydney?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Sydney is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Sydney?

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 Sydney?

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 Sydney?

The distance between Balmain and Sydney is 3 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Sydney without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Sydney?

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 Sydney bus from?

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

Where does the Balmain to Sydney bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 4723+ hotels available in Sydney.

Balmain to Sydney - 3 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Balmain to Sydney by ferry, bus, 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 BF3 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Sussex St After King St441 / ...
14 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Sydney5.7 km
7 min
$17–21

Balmain to Sydney by ferry

313Weekly Ferries

11 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain to Sydney.

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Sydney, 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, 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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