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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Balmain East is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 36 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 ferry which takes 20 min and costs $7 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Manly and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E and arriving at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Manly and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Manly to Balmain East?

The distance between Manly and Balmain East is 11 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 20 min and costs $7 - $20.

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

The ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manly to Balmain East bus from?

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

Where does the Manly to Balmain East bus arrive?

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

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 4289+ hotels available in Balmain East.

Manly to Balmain East - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Balmain East 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
20 min
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M170X
36 min
$1–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manly to Balmain East21 km
24 min
$50–65
Drive 21 km
1. Drive from Manly to Balmain East21 km
24 min
$5–6
Ferry via Balmain East Wharf, Side A
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 A to Balmain East Wharf, Side AF4
42 min
$14–40

Manly to Balmain East by ferry

1666Weekly Ferries

20 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.4 km
Duration: 20 min

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

Manly Fast Ferry operates a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand M hourly. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 36 min.

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