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

The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth Bay to Balmain is to line 441 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elizabeth Bay to Balmain is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Elizabeth Bay and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd and arriving at Mullens St At Beattie St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Elizabeth Bay and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Elizabeth Bay to Balmain?

The distance between Elizabeth Bay and Balmain is 3 km.

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

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

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

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth Bay to Balmain bus from?

Elizabeth Bay to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd station.

Where does the Elizabeth Bay to Balmain bus arrive?

Elizabeth Bay to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Mullens St At Beattie St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4683+ hotels available in Balmain.

Elizabeth Bay to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 442 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Elizabeth Bay to Balmain by ferry, train, 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 Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Line 441 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441
18 min
$2–4
Train, line 442 bus
1. Take the train from Kings Cross Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T4
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
15 min
$5–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth Bay to Balmaintaxi 7.3 km
10 min
$25–31
Line 311 bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Elizabeth Bay Rd At Ithaca Rd to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Jbus 311
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
36 min
$2–8
Line 311 bus, line 433 bus
1. Take the bus from Elizabeth Bay Rd At Ithaca Rd to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Dbus 311
2. Take the bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
1h
$3–7

Elizabeth Bay to Balmain by ferry

310Weekly Ferries

11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd to Mullens St At Beattie St hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 18 min.

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