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How to get fromPotts Point to Balmain Eastby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Potts Point to Balmain East by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F4
    15 min
    $6–20
  2. Line 441 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Andrew to Rowntree St At Cameron Stbus bus 441
    24 min
    $2–4
  3. Line 311 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wylde St At Grantham St to Barangaroo Station, Hickson Rd, Stand Bbus bus 311
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry ferry F8 / ...
    1h 5m
    $10–13
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Potts Point to Balmain Easttaxi taxi 8.4 km
    11 min
    $28–35
  5. Bus, line 442 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wylde St At Grantham St to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Jbus bus 311
    2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Nicholson Stbus bus 442
    34 min
    $5–9

Potts Point to Balmain East by ferry

Calendar669Weekly Ferries
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Potts Point, NSW, Australia and Balmain East, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 15 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Andrew to Rowntree St At Cameron St hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 24 min.

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