There are 6 ways to get from Balmain to Paddington by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Ferry, fly to Brisbane Airport
best- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3h 47m$148–499Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 45m$89–255Bus via Queen Street station, 1f (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 43m$134–325Drive 908.1 km
- Drive from Balmain to Paddingtoncar 908.1 km
9h 40m$166–240Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
5h 11m$111–405Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
20h 14m$134–205
Balmain to Paddington by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Paddington is to train which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Paddington is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $140 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Latrobe Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8 via Central Station and Queen Street station, 1f. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Roma Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Balmain and Paddington is 782 km. The road distance is 908.1 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Paddington without a car is to bus via Queen Street station, 1f which takes 14h 43m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Balmain to Paddington, including transfers.
Balmain to Paddington bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Balmain to Paddington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Balmain to Paddington is to bus via Queen Street station, 1f which takes 14h 43m and costs $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Paddington, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–320 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Balmain to Paddington bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Paddington is 1h behind Balmain. It is currently 5:46 PM in Balmain and 4:46 PM in Paddington.
Balmain to Paddington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Paddington is 908 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Balmain to Paddington.
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