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

The cheapest way to get from Gladesville to Balmain is to line 501 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gladesville to Balmain is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Gladesville and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Rd Opp Gerard St and arriving at Victoria Rd At Wellington St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Gladesville and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Abbotsford Wharf and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Gladesville to Balmain?

The distance between Gladesville and Balmain is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gladesville to Balmain without a car is to line 501 bus which takes 14 min and costs $2 - $4.

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

The line 501 bus from Victoria Rd Opp Gerard St to Victoria Rd At Wellington St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gladesville to Balmain bus from?

Gladesville to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd Opp Gerard St station.

Where does the Gladesville to Balmain bus arrive?

Gladesville to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd At Wellington St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5244+ hotels available in Balmain.

Gladesville to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via line 501 bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gladesville to Balmain by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 501 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp Gerard St to Victoria Rd At Wellington Stbus 501 / ...
14 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Abbotsford Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
15 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gladesville to Balmaintaxi 8 km
9 min
$27–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Gladesville to Balmainwalk 7.9 km
1h 34m

Gladesville to Balmain by bus

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14 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 6.2 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Busways operates a bus from Victoria Rd Opp Gerard St to Victoria Rd At Wellington St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Abbotsford Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 15 min.

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