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

The cheapest way to get from Neutral Bay to Balmain is to ferry which costs $6 - $8 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Neutral Bay to Balmain is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Neutral Bay and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Neutral Bay to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Watson Street Interchange, Stand A and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Neutral Bay and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Neutral Bay to Balmain?

The distance between Neutral Bay and Balmain is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Neutral Bay to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $6 - $8.

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

The ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Neutral Bay to Balmain bus from?

Neutral Bay to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Watson Street Interchange, Stand A station.

Where does the Neutral Bay to Balmain bus arrive?

Neutral Bay to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand D station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Balmain.

Neutral Bay to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via ferry, subway, and line 442 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Neutral Bay to Balmain by ferry, subway, bus, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F3
9 min
$6–8
Subway, line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Victoria Cross Station to Gadigal Stationsubway M1
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
18 min
$5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Neutral Bay to Balmaintaxi 10.5 km
11 min
$30–45
Line 100 bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Watson Street Interchange, Stand A to QVB, York St, Stand Dbus 100
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
31 min
$5–9
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Neutral Bay Junction, Military Rd, Stand A to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Mbus B1 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
32 min
$11–17
Ferry via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A
1. Take the ferry from Neutral Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F5
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
37 min
$8–9

Neutral Bay to Balmain by ferry

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Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Watson Street Interchange, Stand A to Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand D and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 31 min.

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