How to get from Manly Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and light rail?

Manly Wharf to Balmain - Ferry Timetable

The F1 ferry from Manly Wharf to Balmain runs from 00:20 to 23:50, with departures every 15 min-5 hr 40 min. The journey takes about 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Manly Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and light rail

To get from Manly Wharf to Balmain you’ll need to take one ferry line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the F1 ferry from Manly Wharf station to Circular Quay Wharf 3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L3 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 55 min. The bus, ferry and light rail schedule from Manly Wharf may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and light rail schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - F1
Light rail - L3
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Manly Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - F1
    Wait for ferry
    F1
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 3
    ID 20004
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Circular Quay Light Rail
    ID 2000450
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - L3
    Wait for light rail
    L3
    Juniors Kingsford
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    QVB Light Rail
    ID 2000456
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    250 m • 4 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 Manly Wharf to Balmain

The distance between Manly Wharf and Balmain is approximately 17.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manly Wharf to Balmain by bus, ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Light Rail timetable from Manly Wharf to Balmain

To check the bus, ferry and light rail timetable from Manly Wharf to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manly Wharf) and destination (Balmain), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and light rail timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Ferry line F1, Light Rail line L3, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Manly Wharf and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Manly Wharf to Balmain?

    The F1 ferry line goes from Manly Wharf station near Manly Wharf in Manly (NSW) to Circular Quay Wharf 3 station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Circular Quay Wharf 3 station near Balmain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manly Wharf to Balmain by ferry, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Manly Wharf and Balmain by ferry, light rail and bus is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the F1 ferry from the Manly Wharf station near Manly Wharf in Manly (NSW).

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

    Get off the ferry at the Circular Quay Wharf 3 stop, which is closest to Balmain.

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