What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Balmain East?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Balmain East is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Balmain East?

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Balmain East is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sussex St After King St and arriving at Darling St At Nicholson St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney CBD and Balmain East?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Balmain East Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Balmain East?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Balmain East is 3 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Sydney CBD to Balmain East?

Book your Sydney CBD to Balmain East ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.

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

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Balmain East without a car is to ferry which takes 15 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Balmain East?

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side A takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Balmain East bus from?

Sydney CBD to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Sussex St After King St station.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Balmain East bus arrive?

Sydney CBD to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Nicholson St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 5217+ hotels available in Balmain East.

Sydney CBD to Balmain East - 4 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Balmain East by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry F4
15 min
$7–20
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Nicholson Stbus 442
19 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney CBD to Balmain Easttaxi 7.3 km
10 min
$25–31
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney CBD to Balmain Eastwalk 5.1 km
38 min

Sydney CBD to Balmain East by ferry

684Weekly Ferries

15 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, 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 $7–10 and the journey takes 15 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Nicholson St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 19 min.

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