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How to get from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and train?

From Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and train

To get from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain you’ll need to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line: take the F9 ferry from Rose Bay Wharf station to Circular Quay Wharf 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T2 train and finally take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Ferry - F9
Train - T2
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Rose Bay Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Rose Bay Wharf
  • 2
    Ferry - F9
    Wait for ferry
    F9
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 4
    ID 20005
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Homebush
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain you’ll need to take one ferry line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the F9 ferry from Rose Bay Wharf station to Circular Quay Wharf 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L2 light rail and finally take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Ferry - F9
Light rail - L2
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Rose Bay Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Rose Bay Wharf
  • 2
    Ferry - F9
    Wait for ferry
    F9
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 4
    ID 20005
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Circular Quay Light Rail
    ID 2000449
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - L2
    Wait for light rail
    L2
    Randwick
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Town Hall Light Rail
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain

The distance between Rose Bay Wharf and Balmain is approximately 12.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain you’ll need to take one ferry line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the F9 ferry from Rose Bay Wharf station to Circular Quay Wharf 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L2 light rail and finally take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Ferry - F9
Light rail - L2
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Rose Bay Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Rose Bay Wharf
  • 2
    Ferry - F9
    Wait for ferry
    F9
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 4
    ID 20005
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Circular Quay Light Rail
    ID 2000449
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - L2
    Wait for light rail
    L2
    Randwick
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Town Hall Light Rail
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Ferry line F9, Train line T2, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Ferry line F9, Light Rail line L2, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Rose Bay Wharf and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain?

    The F9 ferry line goes from Circular Quay station near Rose Bay Wharf in Sydney to Circular Quay Wharf 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Circular Quay Wharf 4 station near Balmain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rose Bay Wharf to Balmain by ferry, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rose Bay Wharf and Balmain by ferry, train and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Rose Bay Wharf to get to Balmain?

    Get on the F9 ferry from the Circular Quay station near Rose Bay Wharf in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Rose Bay Wharf and Balmain?

    Get off the ferry at the Circular Quay Wharf 4 stop, which is closest to Balmain.