What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point?

The fastest way to get from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point is to line 442 bus which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain East and Birkenhead Point?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darling St At Johnston St and arriving at Montague St After Darling St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain East and Birkenhead Point?

No, there is no direct ferry from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point. However, there are services departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A via Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point?

The distance between Balmain East and Birkenhead Point is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point without a car is to line 442 bus which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point?

The line 442 bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Montague St After Darling St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain East to Birkenhead Point bus from?

Balmain East to Birkenhead Point bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Johnston St station.

Where does the Balmain East to Birkenhead Point bus arrive?

Balmain East to Birkenhead Point bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Montague St After Darling St station.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead Point?

There are 5353+ hotels available in Birkenhead Point.

Balmain East to Birkenhead Point - 6 ways to travel via line 442 bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Balmain East to Birkenhead Point by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 442 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Montague St After Darling Stbus 442
6 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
48 min
$13–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to Birkenhead Pointtaxi 4.7 km
7 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Balmain East to Birkenhead Pointwalk 4 km
47 min
Line 442 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Gladstone Park, Darling Stbus 442
2. Take the bus from Gladstone Park, Darling St to Darling St At Wisbeach Stbus 433 / ...
10 min
$4–7
Taxi, line 501 bus
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to Bank Street Light Rail, Miller Sttaxi
2. Take the bus from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St to Victoria Rd Before Day Stbus 501
16 min
$21–26

Balmain East to Birkenhead Point by bus

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Distance: 1.5 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Montague St After Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B and Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A in around 48 min.

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