What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Opera House and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St and arriving at Gladstone Park, Darling St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney Opera House and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Sydney Opera House to Balmain?

The distance between Sydney Opera House and Balmain is 4 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Opera House to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 21 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain?

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Balmain Wharf takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney Opera House to Balmain bus from?

Sydney Opera House to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St station.

Where does the Sydney Opera House to Balmain bus arrive?

Sydney Opera House to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Gladstone Park, Darling St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4836+ hotels available in Balmain.

Sydney Opera House to Balmain - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain by ferry, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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 Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Balmain WharfF8 / ...
21 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling St442
35 min
$2–3
Tram, line 442 bus
1. Take the tram from Circular Quay station to QVB stationL3 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to Darling St At Mort St441 / ...
30 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Balmain6.8 km
9 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney Opera House to Balmain4.8 km
35 min

Sydney Opera House to Balmain by foot and ferry

337Weekly Services

21 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sydney Opera House to Balmain.

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Distance: 4.2 km
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Balmain Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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