What is the cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Balmain is to ferry which costs $6 - $8 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from North Sydney to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Balmain is to ferry which takes 6 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct ferry between North Sydney and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from North Sydney to Balmain?

The distance between North Sydney and Balmain is 2 km.

How do I travel from North Sydney to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from North Sydney to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 6 min and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from North Sydney to Balmain?

The ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5288+ hotels available in Balmain.

North Sydney to Balmain - 3 ways to travel via ferry, subway, and line 442 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from North Sydney to Balmain by ferry, subway, bus, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F3
6 min
$6–8
Subway, line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Victoria Cross Station to Gadigal Stationsubway M1
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
22 min
$5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Sydney to Balmaintaxi 9.2 km
10 min
$30–40

North Sydney to Balmain by ferry

102Weekly Ferries

6 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 6 min.

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