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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Balmain is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manly to Balmain is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Manly and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Manly and Balmain?

No, there is no direct ferry from Manly to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Balmain Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Manly to Balmain?

The distance between Manly and Balmain is 15 km. The road distance is 19.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Manly to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 46 min and costs $14 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Manly to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Balmain bus from?

Manly to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E station.

Where does the Manly to Balmain bus arrive?

Manly to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M.

Can I drive from Manly to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Balmain is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Manly to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4787+ hotels available in Balmain.

Manly to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, line 442 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Manly to Balmain by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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 Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Balmain WharfF8 / ...
46 min
$14–30
Bus, line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M170X
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to Darling St At Mort St441 / ...
57 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manly to Balmain19.9 km
22 min
$50–65
Drive 19.9 km
1. Drive from Manly to Balmain19.9 km
22 min
$4–6

Manly to Balmain by ferry

333Weekly Ferries

46 minAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.9 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

You can take a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Balmain Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A and Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Darling St At Mort St via Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M and QVB, York St, Stand A in around 57 min.

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