What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $3 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Harbour Bridge and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St and arriving at Gladstone Park, Darling St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney Harbour Bridge and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain?

The distance between Sydney Harbour Bridge and Balmain is 3 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain without a car is to ferry which takes 13 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain?

The ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 9 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain bus from?

Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St station.

Where does the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain bus arrive?

Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Gladstone Park, Darling St station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5228+ hotels available in Balmain.

Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and line 442 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F3
13 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling Stbus 442
35 min
$2–3
Ferry, line 442 bus
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry F4
2. Take the bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling Stbus 442
18 min
$9–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmaintaxi 7.1 km
9 min
$25–30
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmainwalk 5.3 km
35 min

Sydney Harbour Bridge to Balmain by foot and ferry

60Weekly Services

13 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.9 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Sydney Harbour Bridge, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St to Gladstone Park, Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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