How to get from North Ryde to Balmain by bus, ferry and train?

From North Ryde to Balmain by bus, ferry and train

To get from North Ryde to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 288 bus from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd station to Lang Park, York St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T4 train and finally take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from North Ryde may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

47min
Bus - 288288
Train - T4
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Ryde
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Sussex St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Waterfall
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Ryde to Balmain by bus, ferry and train via 288, T8 and F8

To get from North Ryde to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 288 bus from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd station to Lang Park, York St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 train and finally take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from North Ryde may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

47min
Bus - 288288
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Ryde
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Sussex St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Ryde to Balmain

The distance between North Ryde, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 17.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Ryde to Balmain by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train schedule from North Ryde to Balmain

To check the bus, ferry and train schedule from North Ryde to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Ryde) and destination (Balmain), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train schedules.

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Alternative route from North Ryde to Balmain by bus, ferry and train via 288, T8 and F8

To get from North Ryde to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 288 bus from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd station to Lang Park, York St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 train and finally take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from North Ryde may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

47min
Bus - 288288
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Ryde
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Sussex St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 288, Train line T4, Ferry line F8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Ryde to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 288, Train line T8, Ferry line F8.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Ryde and Balmain in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Ryde to Balmain in Sydney?

    The 288 bus line goes from City Sussex St station near North Ryde to Lang Park, York St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Lang Park, York St station near Balmain in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Ryde to Balmain in Sydney by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between North Ryde and Balmain in Sydney by bus, train and ferry is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Ryde to get to Balmain in Sydney?

    Get on the 288 bus from the City Sussex St stop near North Ryde in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Ryde and Balmain in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Lang Park, York St station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

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