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How to get fromBalmain East to Parramattaby ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Balmain East to Parramatta by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry F8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta Stationtrain train Bmt
    1h 4m
    $14–21

  2. Drive  21.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balmain East to Parramattacar car 21.7 km
    22 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 442 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from Darling St At Johnston St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus bus 442
    2. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus bus 52
    1h 24m
    $7–10

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry F8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Parramatta Wharfferry ferry F3
    2h 43m
    $17–20

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to Parramattataxi taxi 21.7 km
    22 min
    $65–80

  6. Line 442 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Darling St At Johnston St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus bus 442
    2. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Parramatta Station, Stand B2bus bus N60 / ...
    1h 41m
    $7–11

Balmain East to Parramatta by ferry, foot, subway, and train

Calendar323Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3 via QVB, York St, Stand B and Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B and Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A in around 2h 43m.

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