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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Hornsby is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Hornsby is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $75 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Hornsby?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Hornsby station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Hornsby Station, Stand B via Town Hall, Park St, Stand H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Hornsby?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Hornsby station. However, there are services departing from John Street Square station and arriving at Hornsby Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Balmain to Hornsby?

The distance between Balmain and Hornsby is 30 km. The road distance is 25.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain to Hornsby without a car is to line 442 bus and train which takes 1h 4m and costs $6 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Balmain to Hornsby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Hornsby bus from?

Balmain to Hornsby bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Hornsby train from?

Balmain to Hornsby train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from John Street Square station.

Where does the Balmain to Hornsby bus arrive?

Balmain to Hornsby bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Where does the Balmain to Hornsby train arrive?

Balmain to Hornsby train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at Central Grand Concourse station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Hornsby?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Hornsby is 25 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Balmain to Hornsby.

Where can I stay near Hornsby?

There are 4497+ hotels available in Hornsby.

Balmain to Hornsby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 442 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Hornsby by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 442 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Hornsby Stationtrain T1
1h 4m
$7–11
Drive 25.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain to Hornsbycar 25.1 km
27 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand Bbus N80 / ...
2h 18m
$8–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Hornsbytaxi 25.1 km
27 min
$75–90
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from John Street Square station to Central Grand Concourse stationtram L1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Hornsby Stationtrain Ccn
1h 14m
$25–33

Balmain to Hornsby by bus and train

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 29.7 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Busways operates a bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand H to Hornsby Station, Stand B hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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