What is the cheapest way to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Rushcutters Bay and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Craigend St After Neild Av and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Rushcutters Bay and Balmain?

No, there is no direct ferry from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Double Bay Wharf and arriving at Balmain Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain?

The distance between Rushcutters Bay and Balmain is 7 km.

How do I travel from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain without a car is to train and line 442 bus which takes 15 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain?

It takes approximately 15 min to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rushcutters Bay to Balmain bus from?

Rushcutters Bay to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Craigend St After Neild Av station.

Where does the Rushcutters Bay to Balmain bus arrive?

Rushcutters Bay to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand J station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5213+ hotels available in Balmain.

Rushcutters Bay to Balmain - 5 ways to travel via train, line 442 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rushcutters Bay to Balmain by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Train, line 442 bus
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1. Take the train from Kings Cross Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T4
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
15 min
$5–11
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Double Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry F7
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F8 / ...
41 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rushcutters Bay to Balmaintaxi 8 km
9 min
$27–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Rushcutters Bay to Balmainwalk 7.1 km
1h 25m
Line 324 bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Craigend St After Neild Av to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Jbus 324 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
28 min
$6–10

Rushcutters Bay to Balmain by train and bus

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Distance: 6.7 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Rushcutters Bay, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

You can take a ferry from Double Bay Wharf to Balmain Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craigend St After Neild Av to Darling St At Mort St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand J and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 28 min.

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