What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Balmain is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Balmain is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Anzac Pde After Strachan St and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Balmain?

The distance between Kensington and Balmain is 11 km. The road distance is 11.1 km.

How do I travel from Kensington to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Balmain without a car is to tram and line 442 bus which takes 33 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Balmain?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Kensington to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Balmain bus from?

Kensington to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Anzac Pde After Strachan St station.

Where does the Kensington to Balmain bus arrive?

Kensington to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E.

Can I drive from Kensington to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Balmain is 11 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Kensington to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5282+ hotels available in Balmain.

Kensington to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 442 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kensington to Balmain by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, line 442 bus
best
1. Take the tram from UNSW Anzac Parade station to QVB stationtram L3
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
33 min
$7–10
Drive 11.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington to Balmaincar 11.1 km
12 min
$2–3
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Anzac Pde After Strachan St to Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand Ebus 392X
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
42 min
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Balmaintaxi 11.1 km
12 min
$35–45

Kensington to Balmain by tram and bus

1731Weekly Services

33 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.7 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Kensington, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Anzac Pde After Strachan St to Darling St At Mort St via Martin Place Station, Elizabeth St, Stand E and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 42 min.

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