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How to get fromMosman to Balmain Eastby ferry, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Mosman to Balmain East by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BferryF2
    12 min
    $7–20
  2. Line 100 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd to Lang Park, York Stbus100
    27 min
    $1–4
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mosman to Balmain Easttaxi14.2 km
    17 min
    $35–45
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Mosman to Balmain Eastwalk7.1 km
    55 min
  5. Ferry via Balmain East Wharf, Side A

    1. Take the ferry from Mosman Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BferryF6 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side AferryF4
    42 min
    $7–10
  6. Line 100 bus, line 442 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd to QVB, York St, Stand Dbus100
    2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Nicholson Stbus442
    54 min
    $2–8

Mosman to Balmain East by ferry

Calendar452Weekly Ferries
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 12 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Bradleys Head Rd Opp Whiting Beach Rd to Lang Park, York St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 27 min.

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