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How to get fromLane Cove to Balmain Eastby bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Lane Cove to Balmain East by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 254 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Longueville Rd Before Birdwood Av to McMahons Point Wharf, Henry Lawson Avbus bus 254
    2. Take the ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F4
    40 min
    $9–12

  2. Line 292 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A to Lang Park, York Stbus bus 288 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry ferry F8 / ...
    44 min
    $9–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lane Cove to Balmain Easttaxi taxi 10.9 km
    13 min
    $35–45

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lane Cove to Balmain Eastwalk walk 7.9 km
    1h 28m

Lane Cove to Balmain East by bus and ferry

Calendar261Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 km
  • Duration: 40 min

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

There is no direct connection from Lane Cove to Balmain East. However, you can take the line 254 bus to McMahons Point Wharf, Henry Lawson Av, walk to McMahons Point Wharf, Side A, then take the ferry to Balmain East Wharf, Side A. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A to Balmain Wharf via Lang Park, York St and Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A in around 44 min.

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