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 32 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 28 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 John Street Square station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 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 12 min and costs $5 - $9.

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

It takes approximately 12 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 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 Mullens St At Beattie St station.

Where does the Central Station to Balmain train arrive?

Central Station to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at John Street Square station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5374+ hotels available in Balmain.

Central Station to Balmain - 5 ways to travel via line 442 bus, tram, and taxi

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There are 5 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 / ...
12 min
$5–9
Line 433 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
32 min
$3–4
Tram
1. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to John Street Square stationtram L1
13 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central Station to Balmaintaxi 5.8 km
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from Central Station to Balmainwalk 5.6 km
1h 7m

Central Station to Balmain by subway and bus

2106Weekly Services

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Distance: 5.9 km
Duration: 12 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. Alternatively, Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from Central Grand Concourse station to John Street Square station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 13 min.

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