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

The cheapest way to get from Freshwater to Balmain is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Freshwater to Balmain is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Freshwater and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Freshwater to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Wyndora Av Opp Jacka Park and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Freshwater to Balmain?

The distance between Freshwater and Balmain is 18 km. The road distance is 21.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Freshwater to Balmain without a car is to line 166 bus and ferry which takes 1h 3m and costs $18 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Freshwater to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Freshwater to Balmain bus from?

Freshwater to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wyndora Av Opp Jacka Park station.

Where does the Freshwater to Balmain bus arrive?

Freshwater to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Wynyard Station, Jamison St, Stand U.

Can I drive from Freshwater to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Freshwater to Balmain is 21 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Freshwater to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5263+ hotels available in Balmain.

Freshwater to Balmain - 5 ways to travel via line 166 bus, ferry, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Freshwater to Balmain by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Line 166 bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Lawrence St Opp Cavill St to Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand Abus 166 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
1h 3m
$18–36
Drive 21.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Freshwater to Balmaincar 21.4 km
23 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wyndora Av Opp Jacka Park to Wynyard Station, Jamison St, Stand Ubus 165X
1h 7m
$9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Freshwater to Balmaintaxi 21.4 km
23 min
$65–80
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Warringah Mall, Pittwater Rd, Stand B to QVB, York St, Stand Ebus Bn1
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
1h 24m
$10–16

Freshwater to Balmain by bus and ferry

352Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 18.1 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Wyndora Av Opp Jacka Park to Wynyard Station, Jamison St, Stand U hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 48 min.

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