What is the cheapest way to get from Kings Cross to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Kings Cross to Balmain is to line 441 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Kings Cross to Balmain is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Kings Cross and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd and arriving at Mullens St At Beattie St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Kings Cross and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Kings Cross to Balmain?

The distance between Kings Cross and Balmain is 3 km.

How do I travel from Kings Cross to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Kings Cross to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Kings Cross to Balmain?

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kings Cross to Balmain bus from?

Kings Cross to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd station.

Where does the Kings Cross to Balmain bus arrive?

Kings Cross to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Mullens St At Beattie St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5263+ hotels available in Balmain.

Kings Cross to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 442 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kings Cross to Balmain by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Line 441 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441
18 min
$2–4
Train, line 442 bus
1. Take the train from Kings Cross Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T4
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
15 min
$5–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kings Cross to Balmaintaxi 6.3 km
8 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kings Cross to Balmainwalk 6.3 km
1h 16m
Line 324 bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Kings Cross Station, Darlinghurst Rd, Stand A to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Jbus 311 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
25 min
$6–10

Kings Cross to Balmain by ferry

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Kings Cross, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Rd to Mullens St At Beattie St hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 18 min.

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