There are 8 ways to get from Balmain to Paddington by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Ferry to Sydney International Airport, 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 51m$138–438Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 30m$75–255Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
14h 43m$134–305Drive 909.5 km
- Drive from Balmain to Paddingtoncar 909.5 km
9h 44m$164–236Ferry to Sydney International Airport, 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 15m$103–325Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
6h 53m$137–444Train via Darling St At Church St
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
15h 34m$77–259Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
19h 15m$134–225
Balmain to Paddington by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Paddington is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Paddington is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $130 - $440.
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 Pyrmont Bay station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Balmain and Paddington is 782 km. The road distance is 909.5 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Paddington without a car is to bus which takes 14h 43m and costs $130 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 which takes 14h 43m and costs $130 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 15h 30m.
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 $130–300 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–330
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- 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
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
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Balmain to Paddington bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Balmain to Paddington train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Paddington is 909 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Balmain to Paddington.
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