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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Redfern is to line 433 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Redfern is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $22 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Redfern?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Pitt St Before Hay St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Redfern?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from John Street Square station station and arriving at Central Grand Concourse station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Redfern?

The distance between Balmain and Redfern is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain to Redfern without a car is to tram which takes 14 min and costs $4 - $5.

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

The tram from John Street Square station to Central Grand Concourse station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Redfern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Balmain to Redfern train from?

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

Where does the Balmain to Redfern bus arrive?

Balmain to Redfern bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Pitt St Before Hay St station.

Where does the Balmain to Redfern train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Redfern?

There are 5278+ hotels available in Redfern.

Balmain to Redfern - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, line 442 bus, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Balmain to Redfern by tram, bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from John Street Square station to Central Grand Concourse stationtram L1
14 min
$4–5
Line 433 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus 433
30 min
$3–4
Line 442 bus, train
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 Redfern Stationtrain T2 / ...
21 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Redferntaxi 6.3 km
8 min
$22–28
Walk
1. Take the walk from Balmain to Redfernwalk 6.4 km
1h 16m
Line 442 bus, tram, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the tram from QVB station to Haymarket stationtram L3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand C to Redfern St At Pitt Stbus 308
40 min
$8–12
Line 433 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus 433
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand C to Redfern St At Pitt Stbus 308
47 min
$5–9

Balmain to Redfern by tram

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Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from John Street Square station to Central Grand Concourse station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 30 min.

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