There are 5 ways to get from Goulburn to Balmain by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Goulburn Station to Central Stationtrain 624 / ...
2h 46m$16–163Bus via Pitt St Opp Barlow St
- Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 6204 / ...
2h 58m$20–28Drive 187.1 km
- Drive from Goulburn to Balmaincar 187.1 km
2h 7m$35–50Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane CBR - SYD
3h 42m$267–487Bus
- Take the bus from Goulburn to Central Stationbus Sydney
3h 16m$66–70
Goulburn to Balmain by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Goulburn to Balmain is to bus via Pitt St Opp Barlow St which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Goulburn to Balmain is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Goulburn station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Pitt St Opp Barlow St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Goulburn station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Goulburn Station and arriving at Gadigal Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Goulburn and Balmain is 219 km. The road distance is 187.1 km.
The best way to get from Goulburn to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $15 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Goulburn to Balmain, including transfers.
Goulburn to Balmain bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop.
Goulburn to Balmain train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Goulburn Station.
The best way to get from Goulburn to Balmain is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $15 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Pitt St Opp Barlow St, which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Goulburn, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Goulburn Station to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–160 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–28
- First Class
- $30–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Goulburn Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Goulburn to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
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Booking & Getting There
Goulburn to Balmain bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Goulburn to Balmain train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Goulburn to Balmain is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Goulburn to Balmain.
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