What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Palm Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Palm Beach is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Palm Beach?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Palm Beach is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Palm Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Palm Beach. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Club Palm Beach, Barrenjoey Rd via QVB, York St, Stand B and Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Balmain to Palm Beach?

The distance between Balmain and Palm Beach is 54 km. The road distance is 44.6 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Palm Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Palm Beach without a car is to ferry and line 199 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Palm Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Balmain to Palm Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Palm Beach bus from?

Balmain to Palm Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where does the Balmain to Palm Beach bus arrive?

Balmain to Palm Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rd station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Palm Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Palm Beach is 45 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Balmain to Palm Beach.

Where can I stay near Palm Beach?

There are 1158+ hotels available in Palm Beach.

Balmain to Palm Beach - 4 ways to travel via ferry, line 199 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Palm Beach by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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Ferry, line 199 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
3. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand B to Florida Rd At Ocean Plbus 199
1h 57m
$18–36
Drive 44.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain to Palm Beachcar 44.6 km
50 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Palm Beachtaxi 44.6 km
50 min
$120–160
Bus, line 199 bus
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rdbus Bn1
2. Take the bus from Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rd to Club Palm Beach, Barrenjoey Rdbus 199 / ...
2h 7m
$11–15

Balmain to Palm Beach by ferry and bus

328Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.2 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Palm Beach, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Club Palm Beach, Barrenjoey Rd via QVB, York St, Stand B and Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rd in around 2h 7m.

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