What is the cheapest way to get from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point?

The cheapest way to get from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point is to ferry which costs $7 - $9 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point?

The fastest way to get from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point is to ferry and taxi which takes 12 min and costs $23 - $29.

Is there a direct ferry between McMahons Point and Birkenhead Point?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A and arriving at Balmain West Wharf. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point?

The distance between McMahons Point and Birkenhead Point is 9 km.

How do I travel from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point without a car?

The best way to get from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point without a car is to ferry which takes 21 min and costs $7 - $9.

How long does it take to get from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point?

The ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain West Wharf takes 21 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead Point?

There are 5427+ hotels available in Birkenhead Point.

McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point by ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain West Wharfferry F3
21 min
$7–9
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from North Sydney Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand K to Victoria Rd Before Day Stbus 505 / ...
21 min
$5–11
Ferry, taxi
1. Take the ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F3
2. Take the taxi from Balmain Wharf to Birkenhead Pointtaxi
12 min
$24–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from McMahons Point to Birkenhead Pointtaxi 11.2 km
12 min
$35–45

McMahons Point to Birkenhead Point by ferry

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Distance: 8.9 km
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between McMahons Point, NSW, Australia and Birkenhead Point, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain West Wharf every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 21 min.

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