What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Hill to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Hill to Balmain is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Hill to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Castle Hill to Balmain is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $80 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Hill and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Hill to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Old Northern Rd After Cecil Av and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Castle Hill to Balmain?

The distance between Castle Hill and Balmain is 37 km. The road distance is 28.5 km.

How do I travel from Castle Hill to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Hill to Balmain without a car is to subway and line 442 bus which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Castle Hill to Balmain?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Castle Hill to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Hill to Balmain bus from?

Castle Hill to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Old Northern Rd After Cecil Av station.

Where does the Castle Hill to Balmain bus arrive?

Castle Hill to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand E station.

Can I drive from Castle Hill to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Hill to Balmain is 29 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Castle Hill to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5269+ hotels available in Balmain.

Castle Hill to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 442 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Hill to Balmain by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, line 442 bus
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1. Take the subway from Castle Hill Station to Gadigal Stationsubway M1
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
46 min
$6–10
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Northern Rd After Cecil Av to QVB, York St, Stand Ebus 610X
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
56 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castle Hill to Balmaintaxi 28.5 km
27 min
$80–100
Drive 28.5 km
1. Drive from Castle Hill to Balmaincar 28.5 km
27 min
$6–8

Castle Hill to Balmain by subway and bus

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Distance: 36.8 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Castle Hill, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Old Northern Rd After Cecil Av to Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand E and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 56 min.

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