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How to get fromMelbourne to Balmain Eastby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Balmain East by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MEL - SYD
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry ferry
    4h 7m
    $138–474

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus Sydney
    11h 56m
    $70–77

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry ferry F8 / ...
    11h 52m
    $91–250

  4. Drive  854.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Balmain Eastcar car 854.1 km
    9h 6m
    $155–224

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AVV - SYD
    3. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry ferry
    5h 40m
    $122–528

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry ferry F8 / ...
    12h 45m
    $145–213

Melbourne to Balmain East by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Balmain East, NSW, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpool once daily. Tickets cost $63–66 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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