What is the cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Balmain East?

The cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Balmain East is to tram which costs $3 - $5 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to Balmain East?

The fastest way to get from Chinatown to Balmain East is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from QVB, York St, Stand B and arriving at Darling St At Nicholson St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Chinatown and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pyrmont Bay Wharf and arriving at Balmain East Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Chinatown and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Barangaroo Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Chinatown to Balmain East?

The distance between Chinatown and Balmain East is 3 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Chinatown to Balmain East?

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

The best way to get from Chinatown to Balmain East without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Chinatown to Balmain East?

The subway from Central Station to Barangaroo Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Balmain East bus from?

Chinatown to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where do I catch the Chinatown to Balmain East train from?

Chinatown to Balmain East train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Central Station.

Where does the Chinatown to Balmain East bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chinatown to Balmain East train arrive?

Chinatown to Balmain East train services, operated by Sydney Metro, arrive at Barangaroo Station.

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 5246+ hotels available in Balmain East.

Chinatown to Balmain East - 6 ways to travel via subway, ferry, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chinatown to Balmain East by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, tram, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Central Station to Barangaroo Stationsubway M1
5 min
$3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Nicholson Stbus 442
17 min
$2–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Pyrmont Bay Wharf to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry F4
10 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Balmain Easttaxi 6.2 km
8 min
$22–27
Tram
1. Take the tram from Paddy's Markets station to The Star stationtram L1
7 min
$3–5
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chinatown to Balmain Eastwalk 5.8 km
1h 10m

Chinatown to Balmain East by subway

2181Weekly Subways

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Distance: 3.5 km
Duration: 5 min

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

Sydney Metro operates a subway from Central Station to Barangaroo Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Pyrmont Bay Wharf to Balmain East Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 10 min.

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