What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Balmain East?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Balmain East is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfield to Balmain East?

The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Balmain East is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $80 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfield and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield station to Balmain East. However, there are services departing from Fairfield Station, Stand B and arriving at Darling St At Nicholson St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfield station to Balmain East station. However, there are services departing from Fairfield Station and arriving at Barangaroo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Fairfield to Balmain East?

The distance between Fairfield and Balmain East is 33 km. The road distance is 27.1 km.

How do I travel from Fairfield to Balmain East without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Balmain East without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Fairfield to Balmain East?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Fairfield to Balmain East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Balmain East bus from?

Fairfield to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Fairfield Station, Stand B.

Where do I catch the Fairfield to Balmain East train from?

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

Train or bus from Fairfield to Balmain East?

The best way to get from Fairfield to Balmain East is to train which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Fairfield to Balmain East bus arrive?

Fairfield to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Where does the Fairfield to Balmain East train arrive?

Fairfield to Balmain East train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Fairfield to Balmain East?

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

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 5245+ hotels available in Balmain East.

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfield to Balmain East by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fairfield Station to Central Stationtrain T2
53 min
$8–12
Drive 27.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfield to Balmain Eastcar 27.1 km
29 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fairfield Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N60 / ...
1h 30m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfield to Balmain Easttaxi 27.1 km
29 min
$80–100
Line 804 bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Fairfield Public School, The Horsley Dr to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand Nbus 52
1h 54m
$9–14

Fairfield to Balmain East by train and subway

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Distance: 32.6 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Fairfield, NSW, Australia and Balmain East, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Fairfield Station to Central Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Fairfield Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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