What is the cheapest way to get from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain is to line 442 bus via Balmain East Wharf, Darling St which costs $2 - $3 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Shangri-La Sydney and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sussex St After King St and arriving at Darling St At Mort St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Shangri-La Sydney and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain?

The distance between Shangri-La Sydney and Balmain is 4 km.

How do I travel from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 18 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain?

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain bus from?

Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Sussex St After King St station.

Where does the Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain bus arrive?

Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Mort St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5248+ hotels available in Balmain.

Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain by ferry, tram, bus, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F3 / ...
18 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
28 min
$2–4
Tram, line 442 bus
1. Take the tram from Bridge Street station to QVB stationtram L3 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
23 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shangri-La Sydney to Balmaintaxi 6.1 km
8 min
$22–27
Line 442 bus via Balmain East Wharf, Darling St
1. Take the bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling Stbus 442
34 min
$2–3

Shangri-La Sydney to Balmain by foot and ferry

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Distance: 4 km
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Shangri-La Sydney, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Mort St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min.

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