What is the cheapest way to get from Ryde to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Ryde to Balmain is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ryde to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Ryde to Balmain is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ryde and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blaxland Rd At Princes St and arriving at Victoria Rd After Darling St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Ryde and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Meadowbank Wharf and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Ryde to Balmain?

The distance between Ryde and Balmain is 9 km. The road distance is 10 km.

How do I travel from Ryde to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Ryde to Balmain without a car is to line 52 bus which takes 19 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Ryde to Balmain?

The line 52 bus from Blaxland Rd At Princes St to Victoria Rd After Darling St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ryde to Balmain bus from?

Ryde to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Blaxland Rd At Princes St station.

Where does the Ryde to Balmain bus arrive?

Ryde to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd After Darling St station.

Can I drive from Ryde to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Ryde to Balmain is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Ryde to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5244+ hotels available in Balmain.

Ryde to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via line 52 bus, ferry, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ryde to Balmain by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Line 52 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Blaxland Rd At Princes St to Victoria Rd After Darling Stbus 501 / ...
19 min
$3–4
Drive 10 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ryde to Balmaincar 10 km
12 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
31 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ryde to Balmaintaxi 10 km
12 min
$30–40

Ryde to Balmain by bus

3050Weekly Buses

19 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.6 km
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Ryde, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Busways operates a bus from Blaxland Rd At Princes St to Victoria Rd After Darling St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 31 min.

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