What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Central Station is to bus which costs $2 - $6 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain East to Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Balmain East to Central Station is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain East and Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harris St At Bowman St and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 4 station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Balmain East and Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barangaroo Station station and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Balmain East to Central Station?

The distance between Balmain East and Central Station is 3 km.

How do I travel from Balmain East to Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain East to Central Station without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Balmain East to Central Station?

The subway from Barangaroo Station to Central Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain East to Central Station bus from?

Balmain East to Central Station bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Harris St At Bowman St station.

Where do I catch the Balmain East to Central Station train from?

Balmain East to Central Station train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Barangaroo Station.

Where does the Balmain East to Central Station bus arrive?

Balmain East to Central Station bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 4.

Where does the Balmain East to Central Station train arrive?

Balmain East to Central Station train services, operated by Sydney Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Where can I stay near Central Station?

There are 5183+ hotels available in Central Station.

Balmain East to Central Station - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Balmain East to Central Station by subway, bus, ferry, train, taxi, tram, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Barangaroo Station to Central Stationsubway M1
6 min
$3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harris St At Bowman St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 4bus 1L1
19 min
$2–6
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Balmain East Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry F4 / ...
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Central Stationtrain T2 / ...
24 min
$10–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to Central Stationtaxi 7 km
12 min
$24–30
Tram
1. Take the tram from John Street Square station to Central Grand Concourse stationtram L1
14 min
$4–5
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain East to Central Stationwalk 6.5 km
1h 18m

Balmain East to Central Station by subway

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Distance: 3.5 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Balmain East, NSW, Australia and Central Station, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Metro operates a subway from Barangaroo Station to Central Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Harris St At Bowman St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 4 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 19 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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