What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Parramatta?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Parramatta is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain East to Parramatta?

The fastest way to get from Balmain East to Parramatta is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain East and Parramatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain East to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Johnston St and arriving at Parramatta Station, Stand B3 via Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain East and Parramatta?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A and arriving at Parramatta Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Balmain East and Parramatta?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain East station to Parramatta station. However, there are services departing from Barangaroo Station and arriving at Parramatta Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Balmain East to Parramatta?

The distance between Balmain East and Parramatta is 27 km. The road distance is 21.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain East to Parramatta without a car is to subway and train which takes 31 min and costs $7 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Balmain East to Parramatta?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Balmain East to Parramatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain East to Parramatta bus from?

Balmain East to Parramatta bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Johnston St station.

Where do I catch the Balmain East to Parramatta train from?

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

Where does the Balmain East to Parramatta bus arrive?

Balmain East to Parramatta bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where does the Balmain East to Parramatta train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balmain East to Parramatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain East to Parramatta is 22 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Balmain East to Parramatta.

Where can I stay near Parramatta?

There are 4650+ hotels available in Parramatta.

Balmain East to Parramatta - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Balmain East to Parramatta by subway, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Barangaroo Station to Central Stationsubway M1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta Stationtrain Bmt
31 min
$7–145
Drive 21.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain East to Parramattacar 21.7 km
22 min
$4–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Parramatta Wharfferry F3
1h 15m
$10–12
Line 442 bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Johnston St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 52
1h 26m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to Parramattataxi 21.7 km
22 min
$65–80
Line 442 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Johnston St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Parramatta Station, Stand B2bus N60 / ...
1h 41m
$7–11

Balmain East to Parramatta by subway and train

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Distance: 26.7 km
Duration: 31 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Parramatta Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $10–12 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3 via QVB, York St, Stand B and Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L in around 1h 26m.

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