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

From Manly Wharf to Balmain by bus and ferry

To get from Manly Wharf to Balmain you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the MFF ferry from Manly Wharf station to Circular Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CCLC ferry and finally take the 442 bus from Balmain East Wharf, Darling St station to Mullens St at Stewart St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Manly Wharf may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to ferry stationFerry - MFF
MFF
Ferry - CCLC
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Manly Wharf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Manly Wharf
    ID 209573
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - CCLC
    Wait for ferry
    CCLC
    Hunters Hill
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain East Wharf
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balmain East Wharf, Darling St
    120 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 Stewart St
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 MFF ferry from Manly Wharf station to Circular Quay 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 49 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Manly Wharf may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to ferry stationFerry - MFF
MFF
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
    ID 209573
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Circular Quay Light Rail
    ID 2000450
    170 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 15.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manly Wharf to Balmain by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Manly Wharf to Balmain

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

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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 MFF ferry from Manly Wharf station to Circular Quay 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 49 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Manly Wharf may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

49min
Walk to ferry stationFerry - MFF
MFF
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
    ID 209573
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - MFFMFF
    Wait for ferry
    MFF
    Circular Quay
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Circular Quay
    ID 200020
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Circular Quay Light Rail
    ID 2000450
    170 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Ferry line MFF, Ferry line CCLC, Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Ferry line MFF, Light Rail line L3, Bus line 442.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Manly Wharf to Balmain?

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

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

    The total travel time between Manly Wharf and Balmain by ferry and bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the MFF 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 stop, which is closest to Balmain.

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