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

The cheapest way to get from Lakemba to Balmain is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lakemba to Balmain is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Lakemba and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakemba station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Lakemba Station, The Boulevarde, Stand D and arriving at Mullens St At Beattie St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Lakemba to Balmain?

The distance between Lakemba and Balmain is 15 km. The road distance is 13.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lakemba to Balmain without a car is to bus and tram which takes 45 min and costs $8 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Lakemba to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakemba to Balmain bus from?

Lakemba to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Lakemba Station, The Boulevarde, Stand D.

Where does the Lakemba to Balmain bus arrive?

Lakemba to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Sydenham Station, Railway Pde.

Can I drive from Lakemba to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakemba to Balmain is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Lakemba to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5271+ hotels available in Balmain.

Lakemba to Balmain - 5 ways to travel via bus, tram, taxi, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lakemba to Balmain by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Bus, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Lakemba Station, The Boulevarde, Stand D to Dulwich Hill Station, Ewart Stbus Sw1 / ...
2. Take the tram from Dulwich Hill station to Jubilee Park stationtram L1
45 min
$8–11
Drive 13.9 km
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1. Drive from Lakemba to Balmaincar 13.9 km
17 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lakemba to Balmaintaxi 13.9 km
17 min
$40–55
Bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Lakemba Station, The Boulevarde, Stand D to Sydenham Station, Railway Pdebus Sw2
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
49 min
$8–15
Line 445 bus
1. Take the bus from Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand E to Darling St At Mort Stbus 445
1h 15m
$5–8

Lakemba to Balmain by bus and tram

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Distance: 15.2 km
Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a bus from Lakemba Station, The Boulevarde, Stand D to Mullens St At Beattie St via Sydenham Station, Railway Pde, Sydenham Station, Gadigal Station, and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 49 min.

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