What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead Point and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montague St Before Darling St and arriving at Darling St At Nicholson St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Birkenhead Point and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East?

The distance between Birkenhead Point and Balmain East is 2 km.

How do I travel from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East without a car is to bus which takes 7 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East?

The bus from Montague St Before Darling St to Darling St At Nicholson St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead Point to Balmain East bus from?

Birkenhead Point to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Montague St Before Darling St station.

Where does the Birkenhead Point to Balmain East bus arrive?

Birkenhead Point to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Nicholson St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 5208+ hotels available in Balmain East.

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There are 5 ways to get from Birkenhead Point to Balmain East by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Montague St Before Darling St to Darling St At Nicholson Stbus 442
7 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side Bferry F3
9 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead Point to Balmain Easttaxi 4 km
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Birkenhead Point to Balmain Eastwalk 4 km
47 min
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd After Park Av to Victoria Rd At Loughlin Stbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Robert St At Crescent St to Darling St At Nicholson Stbus 442
19 min
$4–6

Birkenhead Point to Balmain East by bus

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Distance: 1.5 km
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Birkenhead Point, NSW, Australia and Balmain East, NSW, Australia?

Transit Systems operates a bus from Montague St Before Darling St to Darling St At Nicholson St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Busways also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min.

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