What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Silverwater?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Silverwater is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Silverwater?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Silverwater is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Silverwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Silverwater. However, there are services departing from Victoria Rd Opp White Bay and arriving at Wetherill St North At Fariola St via Ermington Shops, Victoria Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain and Silverwater?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Rydalmere Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Silverwater?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Silverwater station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall Station and arriving at Auburn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Balmain to Silverwater?

The distance between Balmain and Silverwater is 15 km. The road distance is 16.3 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Silverwater without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Silverwater without a car is to ferry which takes 47 min and costs $9 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Silverwater?

The ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Rydalmere Wharf takes 47 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Silverwater bus from?

Balmain to Silverwater bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd Opp White Bay station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Silverwater train from?

Balmain to Silverwater train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Town Hall Station.

Train or bus from Balmain to Silverwater?

The best way to get from Balmain to Silverwater is to line 52 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $15 and takes 1h 14m.

Where does the Balmain to Silverwater bus arrive?

Balmain to Silverwater bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Ermington Shops, Victoria Rd station.

Where does the Balmain to Silverwater train arrive?

Balmain to Silverwater train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Auburn Station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Silverwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Silverwater is 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Balmain to Silverwater.

Where can I stay near Silverwater?

There are 5391+ hotels available in Silverwater.

Balmain to Silverwater - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 52 bus

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Rydalmere Wharfferry F3
47 min
$9–10
Drive 16.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain to Silverwatercar 16.3 km
16 min
$3–5
Line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp White Bay to Ermington Shops, Victoria Rdbus 52
1h 6m
$5–8
Train
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Auburn Stationtrain T2 / ...
1h 14m
$9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Silverwatertaxi 16.3 km
16 min
$50–60
Ferry, line 526 bus
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, Side Aferry F3
2. Take the bus from Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, Hill Rd to Buruwang Park, Newington Bvdbus 526 / ...
48 min
$10–13

Balmain to Silverwater by ferry

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Distance: 14.7 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Silverwater, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Rydalmere Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $9–10 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Victoria Rd Opp White Bay to Ermington Shops, Victoria Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 38 min.

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