What is the cheapest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay is to line 324 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay?

The fastest way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Darling Harbour (Water) and Rose Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from QVB, York St, Stand A and arriving at New South Head Rd Opp Elanora St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Darling Harbour (Water) and Rose Bay?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B and arriving at Rose Bay Wharf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay?

The distance between Darling Harbour (Water) and Rose Bay is 6 km.

How do I travel from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay without a car is to ferry which takes 12 min and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay?

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Rose Bay Wharf takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay bus from?

Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from QVB, York St, Stand A station.

Where does the Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay bus arrive?

Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at New South Head Rd Opp Elanora St station.

Where can I stay near Rose Bay?

There are 5136+ hotels available in Rose Bay.

Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay by ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Rose Bay Wharfferry F9
12 min
$7–9
Line 324 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to New South Head Rd Opp Elanora Stbus 324 / ...
29 min
$3–5
Train, line 324 bus
1. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Edgecliff Stationtrain T4
2. Take the bus from Edgecliff Station, Stand C to Rose Bay RSL Club, New South Head Rdbus 323 / ...
27 min
$8–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Baytaxi 7.7 km
9 min
$26–32

Darling Harbour (Water) to Rose Bay by ferry

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Distance: 5.8 km
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Darling Harbour (Water), NSW, Australia and Rose Bay, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Rose Bay Wharf every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to New South Head Rd Opp Elanora St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 29 min.

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