What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to The Rocks?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to The Rocks is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to The Rocks?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to The Rocks is to line 442 bus which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and The Rocks?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darling St At Mort St and arriving at Balmain East Wharf, Darling St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain and The Rocks?

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 The Rocks?

The distance between Balmain and The Rocks is 1 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to The Rocks without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to The Rocks without a car is to line 442 bus which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to The Rocks?

The line 442 bus from Darling St At Mort St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain to The Rocks bus from?

Balmain to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Mort St station.

Where does the Balmain to The Rocks bus arrive?

Balmain to The Rocks bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Balmain East Wharf, Darling St station.

Where can I stay near The Rocks?

There are 4413+ hotels available in The Rocks.

Balmain to The Rocks - 4 ways to travel via line 442 bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to The Rocks by bus, ferry, 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.

Line 442 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Mort St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling St442
6 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BF8 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to The Rocks7.1 km
9 min
$21–25
Line 442 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Mort St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling St442
2. Take the ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side AF4 / ...
29 min
$9–23

Balmain to The Rocks by bus

1564Weekly Buses

6 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.4 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and The Rocks, NSW, Australia?

Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Mort St to Balmain East Wharf, Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, 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.

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