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 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.79.

24minA$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

From Sydney Town Hall to Balmain by bus

Take one direct bus from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney: take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Darling St at Ford St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min.

25min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from QVB, York St, Stand B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Ford St
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    540 m • 7 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 24 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.

Public transport stations close to Sydney Town Hall

Sydney Town Hall is located at Druitt Street, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Town Hall, Park St, Stand J.

Metro stations close to Sydney Town Hall:

  • Gadigal Station

Train stations close to Sydney Town Hall:

  • Town Hall Station

Bus stations close to Sydney Town Hall:

  • Town Hall, Park St, Stand J
  • Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N
  • Town Hall, Park St, Stand H

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 St at Ann St
  • Darling Street Anglican Church, Darling St

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Balmain Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf
  • Balmain East Wharf

Related Routes

From Sydney Town Hall to Balmain by bus

Take one direct bus from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney: take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Darling St at Ford St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min.

25min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from QVB, York St, Stand B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Ford St
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Train line T2, Ferry line F8.

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

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 442.

  • 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 24 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 Redfern station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Redfern 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 24 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 Redfern station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

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

    The last bus from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney is the Balmain East Wharf to City QVB (Loop Service) line. It leaves the QVB, York St, Stand B stop at 18:38.

  • 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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