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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Balmain East is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manly to Balmain East is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct ferry between Manly and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct ferry from Manly to Balmain East. However, there are services departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Balmain East Wharf, Side A via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Manly to Balmain East?

The distance between Manly and Balmain East is 15 km. The road distance is 21 km.

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

The best way to get from Manly to Balmain East without a car is to ferry which takes 42 min and costs $14 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Manly to Balmain East, including transfers.

Can I drive from Manly to Balmain East?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Balmain East is 21 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Manly to Balmain East.

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 5377+ hotels available in Balmain East.

Manly to Balmain East - 6 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Balmain East by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry F4
42 min
$14–40
Drive 21 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Manly to Balmain Eastcar 21 km
24 min
$4–6
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Mbus 170X
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
1h 12m
$10–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manly to Balmain Easttaxi 21 km
24 min
$60–75
Ferry via Balmain Wharf
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
49 min
$14–28
Ferry via Darling Harbour, King St Wharf 2
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 3 to Darling Harbour, King St Wharf 2ferry Ccwm
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
1h 43m
$15–28

Manly to Balmain East by ferry

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Distance: 14.6 km
Duration: 42 min

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

You can take a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Balmain East Wharf, Side A via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A and Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A in around 42 min.

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