Balmain West Wharf rejoins F3 Parramatta River Route

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Balmain West Wharf (Elliott Street) has officially rejoined the F3 Parramatta River ferry route, with services commencing today, Monday 18 August. This is another NSW Government election commitment to restore ferry services to Sydney’s Inner West. 

Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins said extensive upgrades to the wharf are now complete, with improvements including: 

  • Opal ticketing installation 
  • CCTV and enhanced safety features 
  • Real-time passenger information systems 

“Balmain West Wharf is now upgraded and back in service, delivering a modern, safe and reliable experience for both the local community and daily commuters,” Mr Collins said. 

“These improvements are about more than infrastructure, they’re about restoring confidence in ferry transport and ensuring people in the Inner West have easy access to the places they need to go.”  

New weekday ferry services are now operating: 

  • From Chiswick at 5.50am, 6.50am, 7.50am and 8.50am 
  • From Circular Quay at 3.12pm, 4.12pm, 5.12pm and 6.12pm. 

All new services stop at Barangaroo, Drummoyne, and Huntleys Point. The trip from Elliott Street to Circular Quay will take just around 30 minutes.  

“With Balmain West back on the F3 route, we’re offering better connectivity, more flexibility, and improved frequency for passengers right across the network,” Mr Collins said.  

“These trips are in addition to the 14 new weekday and 26 new weekend services added to the F3 route throughout 2024, significantly boosting ferry frequency and reliability for Inner West commuters.” 

In addition, planning continues to bring the F10 ferry service under the Opal ticketing network in early 2026. Once complete, passengers will be able to take advantage of integrated ticketing benefits, including transfer discounts and the $50 weekly fare cap. 

For more details, visit Insert link https://transportnsw.info/ 

 

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