What is the cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Balmain is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Rocks to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from The Rocks to Balmain is to line 442 bus which takes 4 min and costs $2 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between The Rocks 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 The Rocks 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 The Rocks to Balmain?

The distance between The Rocks and Balmain is 1 km.

How do I travel from The Rocks to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from The Rocks to Balmain without a car is to line 442 bus which takes 4 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from The Rocks to Balmain?

The line 442 bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling St takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the The Rocks to Balmain bus from?

The Rocks to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St station.

Where does the The Rocks to Balmain bus arrive?

The Rocks to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Gladstone Park, Darling St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4787+ hotels available in Balmain.

The Rocks to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via line 442 bus, ferry, taxi, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from The Rocks to Balmain by bus, ferry, taxi, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 442 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling St442
4 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Balmain WharfF8 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Rocks to Balmain6.3 km
8 min
$19–23
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 / ...
20 min

The Rocks to Balmain by bus

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Distance: 1.2 km
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between The Rocks, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

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. Alternatively, 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.

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