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 via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M which costs $3 - $4 and takes 34 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 8 min and costs $22 - $27.

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 28 min.

How far is it from Central Station to Balmain?

The distance between Central Station and Balmain is 6 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 line 442 bus which takes 13 min and costs $5 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Central Station to Balmain, including transfers.

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

Central Station to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where does the Central Station to Balmain bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5510+ hotels available in Balmain.

Central Station to Balmain - 7 ways to travel via line 442 bus, tram, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Central Station to Balmain by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 442 bus
best
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
13 min
$5–11
Line 433 bus via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
34 min
$3–4
Tram, taxi
1. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
2. Take the taxi from Pyrmont Bay station to Balmaintaxi
16 min
$20–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central Station to Balmaintaxi 6 km
8 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from Central Station to Balmainwalk 5.8 km
1h 9m
Tram, line 442 bus
1. Take the tram from Central Chalmers Street station to QVB stationtram L3 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
24 min
$6–8
Line 433 bus
1. Take the bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
35 min
$3–4

Central Station to Balmain by train and bus

2103Weekly Services

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Distance: 5.8 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Transit Systems operates a bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 9 min.

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