What is the cheapest way to get from Five Dock to Balmain East?

The cheapest way to get from Five Dock to Balmain East is to line 437 bus and line 442 bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Five Dock to Balmain East?

The fastest way to get from Five Dock to Balmain East is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Five Dock and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct bus from Five Dock to Balmain East. However, there are services departing from First Av At Ramsay Rd and arriving at Darling St At Nicholson St via Norton St Opp Pioneers Memorial Park and Darling St Opp Gladstone Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Five Dock to Balmain East?

The distance between Five Dock and Balmain East is 15 km.

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

The best way to get from Five Dock to Balmain East without a car is to line 491 bus and train which takes 33 min and costs $8 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Five Dock to Balmain East?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Five Dock to Balmain East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Five Dock to Balmain East bus from?

Five Dock to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from First Av At Ramsay Rd station.

Where does the Five Dock to Balmain East bus arrive?

Five Dock to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Norton St Opp Pioneers Memorial Park station.

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 5200+ hotels available in Balmain East.

Five Dock to Balmain East - 6 ways to travel via train, line 491 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Five Dock to Balmain East by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 491 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Great North Rd At Murralong Av to Ashfield Station, Brown St, Stand Cbus 491
2. Take the train from Ashfield Station to Central Stationtrain T2 / ...
33 min
$8–14
Line 437 bus, line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from First Av At Ramsay Rd to QVB, Market St, Stand Fbus 437
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Nicholson Stbus 442
55 min
$6–8
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd to Abbotsford Wharf, Great North Rdbus 438X / ...
2. Take the ferry from Abbotsford Wharf to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side Aferry F3
44 min
$9–13
Line 437 bus, line 445 bus
1. Take the bus from First Av At Ramsay Rd to Norton St Opp Pioneers Memorial Parkbus 437
2. Take the bus from Norton St Opp Pioneers Memorial Park to Darling St Opp Gladstone Parkbus 445 / ...
48 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Five Dock to Balmain Easttaxi 7.5 km
10 min
$26–32
Walk
1. Take the foot from Five Dock to Balmain Eastwalk 7.1 km
1h 25m

Five Dock to Balmain East by bus, train, and subway

384Weekly Services

33 minAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.7 km
Duration: 33 min

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

You can take a bus from First Av At Ramsay Rd to Darling St At Nicholson St via Norton St Opp Pioneers Memorial Park and Darling St Opp Gladstone Park in around 48 min.

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