What is the cheapest way to get from Darling Harbour to Balmain?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Darling Harbour to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Darling Harbour to Balmain is to ferry which takes 6 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Darling Harbour and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sussex St After King St and arriving at Darling St At Mort St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Darling Harbour and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Darling Harbour to Balmain?

The distance between Darling Harbour and Balmain is 2 km.

How do I travel from Darling Harbour to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Darling Harbour to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 6 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Darling Harbour to Balmain?

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 6 min including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Darling Harbour to Balmain bus from?

Darling Harbour to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Sussex St After King St station.

Where does the Darling Harbour to Balmain bus arrive?

Darling Harbour to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Mort St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4845+ hotels available in Balmain.

Darling Harbour to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Darling Harbour to Balmain by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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 Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8
6 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
14 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Darling Harbour to Balmaintaxi 5.5 km
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Darling Harbour to Balmainwalk 4.1 km
49 min

Darling Harbour to Balmain by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

6 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Darling Harbour to Balmain.

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Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A to Balmain Wharf twice a week. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Mort St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min.

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