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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Sydney Opera House is to ferry which costs $7 - $20 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain East to Sydney Opera House is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $27 - $33.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain East and Sydney Opera House?

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

How far is it from Balmain East to Sydney Opera House?

The distance between Balmain East and Sydney Opera House is 4 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Balmain East to Sydney Opera House?

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

The best way to get from Balmain East to Sydney Opera House without a car is to ferry which takes 25 min and costs $7 - $20.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sydney Opera House?

There are 5163+ hotels available in Sydney Opera House.

Balmain East to Sydney Opera House - 3 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Balmain East to Sydney Opera House by ferry, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry F4 / ...
25 min
$7–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to Sydney Opera Housetaxi 7.9 km
11 min
$27–33
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain East to Sydney Opera Housewalk 5.2 km
39 min

Balmain East to Sydney Opera House by ferry and foot

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Distance: 3.9 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 15 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route twice daily.

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