What is the cheapest way to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Frenchs Forest and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Frenchs Forest to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Forest Way Opp Forestway Shopping Centre and arriving at Mullens St At Beattie St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Frenchs Forest to Balmain?

The distance between Frenchs Forest and Balmain is 22 km. The road distance is 20.5 km.

How do I travel from Frenchs Forest to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain without a car is to line 271 bus and line 442 bus which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain?

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frenchs Forest to Balmain bus from?

Frenchs Forest to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Forest Way Opp Forestway Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Frenchs Forest to Balmain bus arrive?

Frenchs Forest to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand E station.

Can I drive from Frenchs Forest to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Frenchs Forest to Balmain is 21 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Frenchs Forest to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5213+ hotels available in Balmain.

Frenchs Forest to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via line 271 bus, and line 442 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Frenchs Forest to Balmain by bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Line 271 bus, line 442 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forest Way Opp Forestway Shopping Centre to QVB, York St, Stand Ebus 271 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
43 min
$6–10
Drive 20.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Frenchs Forest to Balmaincar 20.5 km
22 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Frenchs Forest to Balmaintaxi 20.5 km
22 min
$60–75
Bus, subway, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Nth Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest Rd to Chatswood Station, Stand Dbus 280
2. Take the subway from Chatswood Station to Gadigal Stationsubway M1
3. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
47 min
$9–16

Frenchs Forest to Balmain by bus

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Distance: 21.6 km
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Forest Way Opp Forestway Shopping Centre to Mullens St At Beattie St via QVB, York St, Stand E and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 43 min.

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