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

The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Balmain is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Balmain is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bankstown and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Bankstown station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station, Stand J and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bankstown and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Bankstown station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Lidcombe Station and Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Bankstown to Balmain?

The distance between Bankstown and Balmain is 27 km. The road distance is 17.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bankstown to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Bankstown to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bankstown to Balmain bus from?

Bankstown to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Bankstown Station, Stand J.

Where do I catch the Bankstown to Balmain train from?

Bankstown to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Bankstown Station.

Train or bus from Bankstown to Balmain?

The best way to get from Bankstown to Balmain is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 445 bus, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Bankstown to Balmain bus arrive?

Bankstown to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand F.

Where does the Bankstown to Balmain train arrive?

Bankstown to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Lidcombe Station.

Can I drive from Bankstown to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Bankstown to Balmain is 18 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Bankstown to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5271+ hotels available in Balmain.

Bankstown to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 445 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bankstown to Balmain by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bankstown Station to Lidcombe Stationtrain T6
2. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Central Stationtrain T2 / ...
1h 4m
$7–12
Drive 17.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bankstown to Balmaincar 17.7 km
21 min
$4–5
Bus, line 445 bus
1. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand J to Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand Fbus Sw1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand E to Darling St At Mort Stbus 445
1h 27m
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bankstown to Balmaintaxi 17.7 km
21 min
$50–65

Bankstown to Balmain by train and tram

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.9 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bankstown Station to Pyrmont Bay station via Lidcombe Station, Central Station, and Central Grand Concourse station in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bankstown Station, Stand J to Darling St At Mort St via Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand E in around 1h 27m.

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