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

From Sydney Town Hall to Balmain by ferry and train

To get from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney, take the T2 train from Town Hall 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$8.79. The ferry and train schedule from Sydney Town Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

23minA$8.79
Walk to train station
Train - T2
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Town Hall Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Redfern
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    5 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 Town Hall to Balmain

The distance between Sydney Town Hall, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 5.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry And Train schedule from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain

To check the ferry and train schedule from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sydney Town Hall) and destination (Balmain), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 ferry and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Train line T2, Ferry line F8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

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

    The T2 train line goes from Town Hall Station station near Sydney Town Hall to Circular Quay Station station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Circular Quay Station station near Balmain in Sydney.

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

    The total travel time between Sydney Town Hall and Balmain in Sydney by train and ferry is about 23 min.

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

    Get on the T2 train from the Town Hall Station station near Sydney Town Hall in Sydney.

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

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

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

    The last ferry from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney is the Cockatoo Island line. It leaves the Circular Quay Wharf 5 station at 09:45.

  • When is the first bus from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney?

    The first bus from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney is Parramatta to City Hyde Park via Victoria Rd (Night Service). It leaves the Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L stop at 14:33.

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

    The ride from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain costs A$8.79.

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