What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Parramatta River?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Parramatta River is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 3 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Parramatta River?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Parramatta River is to bus which takes 3 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Parramatta River?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Darling St Before Elliott St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain and Parramatta River?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Drummoyne Wharf. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Parramatta River?

The distance between Balmain and Parramatta River is 627 meters.

How do I travel from Balmain to Parramatta River without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Parramatta River without a car is to bus which takes 3 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Parramatta River?

The bus from Darling St At Church St to Darling St Before Elliott St takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Parramatta River bus from?

Balmain to Parramatta River bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.

Where does the Balmain to Parramatta River bus arrive?

Balmain to Parramatta River bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St Before Elliott St station.

Where can I stay near Parramatta River?

There are 5148+ hotels available in Parramatta River.

Balmain to Parramatta River - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Parramatta River by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Darling St Before Elliott Stbus 433 / ...
3 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne Wharfferry F3
9 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Parramatta Rivertaxi 3.5 km
5 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain to Parramatta Riverwalk 3.5 km
39 min

Balmain to Parramatta River by bus

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Distance: 630 m
Duration: 3 min

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

Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Church St to Darling St Before Elliott St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 3 min. Busways also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne Wharf every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min.

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