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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Balmain is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Balmain is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sussex St After King St and arriving at Darling St At Mort St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A 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 to Balmain?

The distance between Sydney and Balmain is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

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

Where do I catch the Sydney to Balmain bus from?

Sydney to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Sussex St After King St station.

Where does the Sydney to Balmain bus arrive?

Sydney to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Mort St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4827+ hotels available in Balmain.

Sydney to Balmain - 3 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Balmain by ferry, bus, or taxi

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 A to Balmain Wharfferry F3 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
14 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Balmaintaxi 5.7 km
7 min
$17–21

Sydney to Balmain by ferry

340Weekly Ferries

11 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sydney to Balmain.

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Distance: 3.2 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Mort St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min.

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