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

From Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train

To get from Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, take the T2 train from St James Station station to Circular Quay Station station. Next, 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$7.59.

27minA$7.59
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Homebush
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train via T7 and F8

To get from Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, take the T7 train from St James Station station to Circular Quay Station station. Next, take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is A$7.59.

31minA$7.59
Walk to train station
Train - T7
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T7
    Wait for train
    T7
    Olympic Park
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 7
    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 Sydney to Balmain

The distance between Sydney, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 4.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Sydney

Sydney is located at Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Train stations close to Sydney:

  • St James
  • Martin Place
  • Town Hall

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Sydney

Balmain is located at Mort Street, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Rowntree St at Cameron St.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Rowntree St at Cameron St
  • Darling Street Anglican Church, Darling St
  • Darling St opp Darling Street Anglican Church

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney to Balmain by ferry and train via T7 and F8

To get from Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, take the T7 train from St James Station station to Circular Quay Station station. Next, take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is A$7.59.

31minA$7.59
Walk to train station
Train - T7
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from St James Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St James Station
    ID 200050
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T7
    Wait for train
    T7
    Olympic Park
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 7
    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 Sydney to Balmain?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Train line T7, Ferry line F8.

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

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

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

    The T2 train line goes from St James Station station near Sydney to Homebush station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Homebush station near Balmain in Sydney

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

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

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

    Get on the T2 train from the St James Station station near Sydney in Sydney.

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

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

  • When is the last ferry from Sydney to Balmain in Sydney?

    The last ferry from Sydney to Balmain in Sydney is the Cockatoo Island line. It leaves the Circular Quay Wharf 5 station at 10:45.

  • When is the last bus from Sydney to Balmain in Sydney?

    The last bus from Sydney to Balmain in Sydney is the Parramatta to City Hyde Park via Victoria Rd (Night Service) line. It leaves the Hyde Park, Park St, Stand C stop at 13:30.

  • How much is the train fare from Sydney to Balmain?

    The ride from Sydney to Balmain costs A$7.59.

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