There are 6 ways to get from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) by ferry, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F8 / ...
- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Stationtrain T8
34 min$25–32Drive 10.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 10.9 km
11 min$2–3Line 445 bus, line 420 bus
- Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand Dbus 445
- Take the bus from Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand C to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 Internationalbus 420
1h 32m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD)taxi 10.9 km
11 min$40–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Balmain to Sydney-SYD10.9 km
11 min$55–75Line 442 bus, train
- Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
- Take the train from Town Hall Station to International Airport Stationtrain T8
43 min$21–26
Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) by ferry and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Balmain and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 15 km. The road distance is 10.9 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to ferry and train which takes 34 min and costs $25 - $35.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD), including transfers.
Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.
Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand D.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 11 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Balmain to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5262+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
You can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand D and Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand C in around 1h 32m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
Train from Town Hall Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Darling St At Church St to Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand C to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Balmain to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- 133 100
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Balmain and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






