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

The cheapest way to get from Merrylands to Balmain is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Merrylands to Balmain is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Merrylands and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Merrylands to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd and arriving at Victoria Rd After Darling St via Parramatta Station, Stand A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Merrylands and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Merrylands station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Merrylands Station and arriving at Town Hall Station via Redfern Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Merrylands to Balmain?

The distance between Merrylands and Balmain is 29 km. The road distance is 22.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merrylands to Balmain without a car is to train via Redfern Station which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $12.

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

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

Where do I catch the Merrylands to Balmain bus from?

Merrylands to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd station.

Where do I catch the Merrylands to Balmain train from?

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

Train or bus from Merrylands to Balmain?

The best way to get from Merrylands to Balmain is to train via Redfern Station which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 804 bus and line 52 bus, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Merrylands to Balmain bus arrive?

Merrylands to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A1.

Where does the Merrylands to Balmain train arrive?

Merrylands to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Redfern Station.

Can I drive from Merrylands to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrylands to Balmain is 22 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Merrylands to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5458+ hotels available in Balmain.

Merrylands to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 804 bus

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

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Train via Redfern Station
best
1. Take the train from Merrylands Station to Redfern Stationtrain T2
53 min
$7–12
Drive 22.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrylands to Balmaincar 22.1 km
20 min
$4–6
Line 804 bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Victoria Rd After Darling Stbus 52
1h 5m
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrylands to Balmaintaxi 22.1 km
20 min
$65–80
Train
1. Take the train from Merrylands Station to Central Stationtrain T2
56 min
$23–32
Train, line 433 bus
1. Take the train from Merrylands Station to Central Stationtrain T2
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
1h 16m
$7–11

Merrylands to Balmain by train and bus

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Distance: 29.3 km
Duration: 53 min

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

Sydney Trains operates a train from Merrylands Station to Redfern Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd to Victoria Rd After Darling St via Parramatta Station, Stand A1 and Parramatta Station, Stand A3 in around 1h 5m.

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