What is the cheapest way to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Macquarie Fields and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Macquarie Fields to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Macquarie Fields and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Macquarie Fields station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Macquarie Fields Station and arriving at Gadigal Station via Sydenham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Macquarie Fields to Balmain?

The distance between Macquarie Fields and Balmain is 41 km. The road distance is 37.7 km.

How do I travel from Macquarie Fields to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs $9 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macquarie Fields to Balmain bus from?

Macquarie Fields to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd station.

Where do I catch the Macquarie Fields to Balmain train from?

Macquarie Fields to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Macquarie Fields Station.

Train or bus from Macquarie Fields to Balmain?

The best way to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain is to train which takes 53 min and costs $9 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Macquarie Fields to Balmain bus arrive?

Macquarie Fields to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Where does the Macquarie Fields to Balmain train arrive?

Macquarie Fields to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Sydenham Station.

Can I drive from Macquarie Fields to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Macquarie Fields to Balmain is 38 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Macquarie Fields to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5412+ hotels available in Balmain.

Macquarie Fields to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Macquarie Fields to Balmain by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macquarie Fields Station to Sydenham Stationtrain T8
53 min
$10–17
Drive 37.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Macquarie Fields to Balmaincar 37.7 km
38 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N30
1h 23m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macquarie Fields to Balmaintaxi 37.7 km
38 min
$110–130
Train, line 433 bus
1. Take the train from Macquarie Fields Station to Central Stationtrain T8
2. Take the bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
1h 24m
$8–12
Bus, line 445 bus
1. Take the bus from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd to Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand Ebus N30
2. Take the bus from Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand E to Darling St At Mort Stbus 445
1h 43m
$9–12

Macquarie Fields to Balmain by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 41.2 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Macquarie Fields, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Macquarie Fields Station to Sydenham Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Fields Rd After Bunbury Rd to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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