What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Balmain Wharf?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Balmain Wharf is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Balmain Wharf?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Balmain Wharf is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Balmain Wharf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from QVB, York St, Stand B and arriving at Darling St Opp Gladstone Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney and Balmain Wharf?

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 Sydney to Balmain Wharf?

The distance between Sydney and Balmain Wharf is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Balmain Wharf without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Balmain Wharf?

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 Sydney to Balmain Wharf bus from?

Sydney to Balmain Wharf bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where does the Sydney to Balmain Wharf bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Balmain Wharf?

There are 5171+ hotels available in Balmain Wharf.

Sydney to Balmain Wharf - 3 ways to travel via ferry, line 442 bus, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Balmain Wharf by ferry, bus, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Balmain Wharfferry F3 / ...
11 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St Opp Gladstone Parkbus 442
21 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Balmain Wharftaxi 6.4 km
8 min
$23–28

Sydney to Balmain Wharf by ferry

352Weekly Ferries

11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Balmain Wharf, 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 QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St Opp Gladstone Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 14 min.

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