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

The cheapest way to get from Meadowbank to Balmain is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Meadowbank to Balmain is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Meadowbank and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bowden St After Victoria Rd and arriving at Victoria Rd After Darling St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Meadowbank and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Meadowbank Wharf and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Meadowbank and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Meadowbank station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Meadowbank Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Meadowbank to Balmain?

The distance between Meadowbank and Balmain is 10 km. The road distance is 12.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Meadowbank to Balmain without a car is to line 52 bus which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $4.

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

The line 52 bus from Bowden St After Victoria Rd to Victoria Rd After Darling St takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Meadowbank to Balmain bus from?

Meadowbank to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Bowden St After Victoria Rd station.

Where do I catch the Meadowbank to Balmain train from?

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

Where does the Meadowbank to Balmain bus arrive?

Meadowbank to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd After Darling St station.

Where does the Meadowbank to Balmain train arrive?

Meadowbank to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Meadowbank to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Meadowbank to Balmain is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Meadowbank to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5282+ hotels available in Balmain.

Meadowbank to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via train, line 52 bus, ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Meadowbank to Balmain by bus, ferry, train, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 52 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bowden St After Victoria Rd to Victoria Rd After Darling Stbus 52
25 min
$3–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
31 min
$7–10
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Meadowbank Station to Central Stationtrain T9
2. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
38 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Meadowbank to Balmaintaxi 12.5 km
15 min
$40–50
Drive 12.5 km
1. Drive from Meadowbank to Balmaincar 12.5 km
15 min
$3–4
Train, line 445 bus
1. Take the train from Meadowbank Station to Petersham Stationtrain T9
2. Take the bus from Petersham Station, Trafalgar St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 445
1h 6m
$6–10

Meadowbank to Balmain by bus

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Distance: 10.3 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Busways operates a bus from Bowden St After Victoria Rd to Victoria Rd After Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 31 min.

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