What is the cheapest way to get from Auburn to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Balmain is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Auburn to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Auburn to Balmain is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Auburn and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Auburn station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Auburn Station, Rawson St, Stand E and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Auburn and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Auburn station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Auburn Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Auburn to Balmain?

The distance between Auburn and Balmain is 21 km. The road distance is 16.8 km.

How do I travel from Auburn to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Auburn to Balmain without a car is to train and tram which takes 47 min and costs $7 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Auburn to Balmain?

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Auburn to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auburn to Balmain bus from?

Auburn to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Auburn Station, Rawson St, Stand E.

Where do I catch the Auburn to Balmain train from?

Auburn to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Auburn Station.

Train or bus from Auburn to Balmain?

The best way to get from Auburn to Balmain is to bus and line 442 bus which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Auburn to Balmain bus arrive?

Auburn to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Where does the Auburn to Balmain train arrive?

Auburn to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Auburn to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Balmain is 17 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Auburn to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5269+ hotels available in Balmain.

Auburn to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 442 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Auburn to Balmain by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Auburn Station to Central Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
47 min
$7–11
Drive 16.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Auburn to Balmaincar 16.8 km
16 min
$3–5
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Auburn Station, Rawson St, Stand E to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
59 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Auburn to Balmaintaxi 16.8 km
16 min
$50–65
Train
1. Take the train from Auburn Station to Redfern Stationtrain T2 / ...
50 min
$7–11
Train, line 445 bus
1. Take the train from Auburn Station to Petersham Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Petersham Station, Trafalgar St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 445
1h 4m
$6–10

Auburn to Balmain by train and tram

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Distance: 20.9 km
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Auburn, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Auburn Station, Rawson St, Stand E to Darling St At Mort St via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 59 min. Alternatively, Sydney Trains operates a train from Auburn Station to Redfern Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 33 min.

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