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

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 24 min. The bus schedule from Sydney Town Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

24min
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
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sydney Town Hall to Balmain 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$7.59. The bus schedule from Sydney Town Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

23minA$7.59
Walk to train station
Train - T8
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 - 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
    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 5.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 24 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.

Bus schedule from Sydney Town Hall to Balmain

To check the bus 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 bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus schedules.

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From Sydney Town Hall to Balmain 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$7.59. The bus schedule from Sydney Town Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

23minA$7.59
Walk to train station
Train - T8
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 - 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
    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 Town Hall to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 23 minutes, using Train line T8, Ferry 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 24 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 via City QVB 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 24 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 East Wharf via City QVB stop, 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 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 13:26.

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