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How to get from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point by ferry?

By ferry

Take one direct ferry from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point in Balmain: take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is A$6.79.

20minA$6.79
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - F8
Walk to Birkenhead Point
Leaves from Circular Quay Wharf 5

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Birkenhead Point
    Walk to
    Birkenhead Point
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point in Balmain, take the T2 train from Circular Quay Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Darling St at Colgate Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is A$3.04.

34minA$3.04
Train - T2
Bus - 442442
Walk to Birkenhead Point
Leaves from Circular Quay Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Circular Quay Station
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Colgate Ave
    ID 204128
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Birkenhead Point
    Walk to
    Birkenhead Point
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point

The distance between Circular Quay Station, Balmain and Birkenhead Point, Balmain is approximately 3.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point by ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Circular Quay Station

Circular Quay Station is located at Circular Quay Station, Balmain and the nearest public transport station is Circular Quay Light Rail.

Bus stations close to Circular Quay Station:

  • Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand A
  • Lang Park, York St
  • Circular Quay, Alfred St, Stand B

Ferry stations close to Circular Quay Station:

  • Circular Quay
  • Circular Quay Wharf 5
  • Circular Quay Wharf 4

Public transport stations close to Birkenhead Point, Balmain

Birkenhead Point is located at Birkenhead Point, Balmain and the nearest public transport station is Balmain East Wharf.

Bus stations close to Birkenhead Point:

  • Darling St at Nicholson St
  • Darling St at Johnston St
  • Darling Street Anglican Church, Darling St

Ferry stations close to Birkenhead Point:

  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

By bus and train

To get from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point in Balmain, take the T2 train from Circular Quay Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Darling St at Colgate Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is A$3.04.

34minA$3.04
Train - T2
Bus - 442442
Walk to Birkenhead Point
Leaves from Circular Quay Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Circular Quay Station
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Colgate Ave
    ID 204128
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Birkenhead Point
    Walk to
    Birkenhead Point
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line F8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line T2, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Circular Quay Station and Birkenhead Point?

    Yes, there’s a direct ferry going from Circular Quay Station in Sydney to Birkenhead Point in Balmain in 20 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point?

    The F8 ferry line goes from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station near Circular Quay Station in Sydney to Cockatoo Island station near Birkenhead Point in Balmain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point by ferry?

    The total travel time between Circular Quay Station in Sydney and Birkenhead Point in Balmain by ferry is about 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Circular Quay Station to get to Birkenhead Point?

    Get on the F8 ferry from the Circular Quay Wharf 5 station near Circular Quay Station in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Circular Quay Station and Birkenhead Point?

    Get off the ferry at the Birkenhead Point station, which is closest to Birkenhead Point in Balmain.

  • When is the first ferry from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point?

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

  • How much is the ferry fare from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point?

    The ride from Circular Quay Station to Birkenhead Point costs A$6.79.

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