How to get from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain by bus?

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 22 min. The ride fare is A$2.24.

22minA$2.24
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
    ID 200042
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Ford St
    ID 204126
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By ferry and train

To get from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney, take the T8 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$7.59.

24minA$7.59
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Town Hall Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    6 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 Balmain Wharf
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 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 5.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain by bus, 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 Light Rail.

Train stations close to Sydney Town Hall:

  • Museum Station
  • Town Hall Station

Bus stations close to Sydney Town Hall:

  • Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand K
  • Town Hall Station, Park St, Stand J
  • Town Hall Station, 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 Darling St at Colgate Ave.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Darling St at Colgate Ave
  • Darling St at Ewenton St
  • Darling St opp Ewenton St

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Balmain Wharf
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

Related Routes

By ferry and train

To get from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney, take the T8 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$7.59.

24minA$7.59
Walk to train station
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Town Hall Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    6 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 Balmain Wharf
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 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 22 minutes, using Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line T8, Bus line F8.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney in 22 min.

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

    The 442 bus line goes from QVB, York St, Stand B station near Sydney Town Hall to Balmain East Wharf - Darling St station near Balmain in Sydney.

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

    The total travel time between Sydney Town Hall and Balmain in Sydney by bus is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the 442 bus from the QVB, York St, Stand B stop near Sydney Town Hall in Sydney.

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

    Get off the bus at the Balmain stop, 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 City QVB to Balmain East Wharf (Loop Service) line. It leaves the QVB, York St, Stand B stop at 21:30.

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

    The first ferry from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain in Sydney is Cockatoo Island. It leaves the Circular Quay Wharf 5 station at 02:45.

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

    The ride from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain costs A$2.24.

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