What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Balmain is to line 433 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Central Station to Balmain is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M station and arriving at Darling St At Mort St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Station and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Grand Concourse station station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Central Station to Balmain?

The distance between Central Station and Balmain is 2 km.

How do I travel from Central Station to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Central Station to Balmain without a car is to tram which takes 10 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Central Station to Balmain?

The tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay station takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Balmain bus from?

Central Station to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Balmain train from?

Central Station to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from Central Grand Concourse station.

Where does the Central Station to Balmain bus arrive?

Central Station to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Mort St station.

Where does the Central Station to Balmain train arrive?

Central Station to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at Pyrmont Bay station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5213+ hotels available in Balmain.

Central Station to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 433 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Central Station to Balmain by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
10 min
$3–5
Line 433 bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
31 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central Station to Balmaintaxi 5.8 km
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Central Station to Balmainwalk 5.6 km
1h 7m

Central Station to Balmain by tram

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Distance: 2 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 27 min.

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