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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Lakemba is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Lakemba is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Lakemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Lakemba station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Lakemba Station, The Boulevarde, Stand E via Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Lakemba?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Lakemba station. However, there are services departing from Jubilee Park station and arriving at Lakemba Station via Dulwich Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Lakemba?

The distance between Balmain and Lakemba is 18 km. The road distance is 14.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain to Lakemba without a car is to tram and subway which takes 36 min and costs $25 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Balmain to Lakemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Lakemba bus from?

Balmain to Lakemba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Lakemba train from?

Balmain to Lakemba train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from Jubilee Park station.

Where does the Balmain to Lakemba bus arrive?

Balmain to Lakemba bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand D.

Where does the Balmain to Lakemba train arrive?

Balmain to Lakemba train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at Dulwich Hill station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Lakemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Lakemba is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Balmain to Lakemba.

Where can I stay near Lakemba?

There are 5480+ hotels available in Lakemba.

Balmain to Lakemba - 5 ways to travel via tram, subway, line 445 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Lakemba by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, subway
best
1. Take the tram from Jubilee Park station to Dulwich Hill stationtram L1
2. Take the subway from Dulwich Hill Station to Lakemba Stationsubway M1
36 min
$25–33
Drive 14.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain to Lakembacar 14.1 km
17 min
$3–4
Line 445 bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand Dbus 445
1h 10m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Lakembataxi 14.1 km
17 min
$40–55
Line 442 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the subway from Gadigal Station to Lakemba Stationsubway M1
40 min
$6–9

Balmain to Lakemba by bus

720Weekly Buses

1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.8 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Church St to Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand D every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 57 min.

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