How to get from North Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train?

From North Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train

To get from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the T1 train from North Sydney Station station to Wynyard Station 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$8.79.

27minA$8.79
Train - T1
Train - T2
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Penrith via Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Redfern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train via T1, T8 and F8

To get from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the T1 train from North Sydney Station station to Wynyard Station 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.79.

30minA$8.79
Train - T1
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Richmond via Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Sydney to Balmain

The distance between North Sydney, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 7.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to North Sydney

North Sydney is located at North Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand C.

Train stations close to North Sydney:

  • Milsons Point
  • Waverton

Ferry stations close to North Sydney:

  • Mcmahons Point Wharf
  • Milsons Point Wharf

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Sydney

Balmain is located at Mort Street, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Darling St at Colgate Ave.

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Balmain Wharf
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train via T1, T8 and F8

To get from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the T1 train from North Sydney Station station to Wynyard Station 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$8.79.

30minA$8.79
Train - T1
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Richmond via Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Sydney to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Train line T1, Train line T2, Ferry line F8.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Train line T1, Train line T8, Ferry line F8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney?

    The T1 train line goes from Penrith via Parramatta station near North Sydney to Wynyard Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Wynyard Station station near Balmain in Sydney

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

    The total travel time between North Sydney and Balmain in Sydney by train and ferry is about 27 min.

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

    Get on the T1 train from the Penrith via Parramatta station near North Sydney in Sydney.

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

    Get off the train at the Wynyard Station station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

  • When is the first ferry from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney?

    The first ferry from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney is Pyrmont Bay. It leaves the McMahons Point Wharf station at 17:23.

  • How much is the total train and ferry fare from North Sydney to Balmain?

    The ride from North Sydney to Balmain costs A$8.79.

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