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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Balmain is to bus and line 52 bus which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Balmain is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Victoria Rd After Darling St via Parramatta Station, Stand A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Penrith to Balmain?

The distance between Penrith and Balmain is 57 km. The road distance is 51.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $9 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Penrith to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Balmain bus from?

Penrith to Balmain bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Balmain train from?

Penrith to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Penrith Station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Balmain?

The best way to get from Penrith to Balmain is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 52 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Penrith to Balmain bus arrive?

Penrith to Balmain bus services, operated by CDC NSW Blue Mountains Transit, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A1.

Where does the Penrith to Balmain train arrive?

Penrith to Balmain train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Balmain is 51 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Penrith to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5248+ hotels available in Balmain.

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There are 5 ways to get from Penrith to Balmain by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
1h 4m
$9–14
Bus, line 52 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 21Bm / ...
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Victoria Rd After Darling Stbus 52
1h 31m
$8–11
Drive 51.4 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Balmaincar 51.4 km
42 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penrith to Balmaintaxi 51.4 km
42 min
$140–180
Train, line 433 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
1h 23m
$10–13

Penrith to Balmain by train and tram

1345Weekly Services

1h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 57.2 km
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Intercity Trains operates a train from Penrith Station to Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 52 min. Sydney Trains also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Victoria Rd After Darling St via Parramatta Station, Stand A1 and Parramatta Station, Stand A3 in around 1h 31m.

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