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

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There are 7 ways to get from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta by subway, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Barangaroo Station to Central Stationsubway subway M1
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta Stationtrain train Bmt
    1h 3m
    $7–13

  2. Drive 21.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balmain Wharf to Parramattacar car 21.2 km
    21 min
    $4–6

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry F8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Parramatta Stationtrain train T2 / ...
    1h 14m
    $11–16

  4. Line 442 bus, line 52 bus

    1. Take the bus from Darling St At Ann St to QVB, Market St, Stand Fbus bus 442
    2. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus bus 52
    1h 32m
    $7–9

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F8
    2. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Parramatta Wharfferry ferry F3
    2h 7m
    $7–9

  6. Line 442 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Darling St At Ann 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 47m
    $7–9

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balmain Wharf to Parramattataxi taxi 21.2 km
    21 min
    $60–80

Balmain Wharf to Parramatta by ferry and train

Calendar324Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta Station, Stand B3 via Darling St At Ann St, QVB, Market St, Stand F, and Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Parramatta Wharf via Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A in around 2h 7m.

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