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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Balmain East is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from QVB, York St, Stand B and arriving at Darling St At Nicholson St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Balmain East Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Balmain East?

The distance between Sydney and Balmain East is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Balmain East without a car is to ferry which takes 15 min and costs $7 - $20.

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

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side A takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Sydney to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where does the Sydney to Balmain East bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 4466+ hotels available in Balmain East.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Balmain East 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 East Wharf, Side AF4
15 min
$7–20
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Nicholson St442
17 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Balmain East6.8 km
9 min
$20–25

Sydney to Balmain East by ferry

634Weekly Ferries

15 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3 km
Duration: 15 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 15 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Nicholson St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 17 min.

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