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

The cheapest way to get from Lavender Bay to Balmain is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 6 min.

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

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

Is there a direct ferry between Lavender Bay and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Lavender Bay to Balmain?

The distance between Lavender Bay and Balmain is 2 km.

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

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

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

The ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 6 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4741+ hotels available in Balmain.

Lavender Bay to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 442 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lavender 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 McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F3
6 min
$7–10
Train, line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from North Sydney Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T9 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
24 min
$5–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lavender Bay to Balmaintaxi 9.4 km
10 min
$26–32
Bus, ferry, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Lavender St Before Walker St to Olympic Dr Before Alfred Stbus 230
2. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry F4
3. Take the bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling Stbus 442
30 min
$9–16

Lavender Bay to Balmain by ferry

60Weekly Ferries

6 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lavender Bay to Balmain.

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 6 min.

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