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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 293 bus from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd station to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T2 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 46 min.

46min
Bus - 293293
Train - T2
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 - 293293
    Wait for bus
    293
    City Wynyard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Redfern
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 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 297, 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 297 bus from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd station to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P 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 51 min.

51min
Bus - 297297
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 - 297297
    Wait for bus
    297
    City Wynyard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 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 17.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 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.

Alternative route from North Ryde to Balmain by bus, ferry and train via 297, 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 297 bus from Epping Rd at Rivett Rd station to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P 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 51 min.

51min
Bus - 297297
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 - 297297
    Wait for bus
    297
    City Wynyard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 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 46 minutes, using Bus line 293, Train line T2, Ferry line F8.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 297, 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 46 min.

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

    The 293 bus line goes from City Wynyard station near North Ryde to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P 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 46 min.

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

    Get on the 293 bus from the City Wynyard 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 Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.