What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Balmain is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Balmain is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between St Ives and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from St Ives to Balmain. However, there are services departing from St Ives Community Hall, Memorial Av and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from St Ives to Balmain?

The distance between St Ives and Balmain is 25 km. The road distance is 19.9 km.

How do I travel from St Ives to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Balmain without a car is to line 195 bus and train which takes 56 min and costs $9 - $18.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Balmain?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from St Ives to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Balmain bus from?

St Ives to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from St Ives Community Hall, Memorial Av station.

Where does the St Ives to Balmain bus arrive?

St Ives to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand E station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Balmain is 20 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from St Ives to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5263+ hotels available in Balmain.

St Ives to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via train, line 195 bus, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Balmain by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 195 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mona Vale Rd Before Memorial Av to Gordon Station, Stand Cbus 195 / ...
2. Take the train from Gordon Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T9 / ...
56 min
$9–18
Drive 19.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from St Ives to Balmaincar 19.9 km
21 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Ives Community Hall, Memorial Av to QVB, York St, Stand Ebus 194 / ...
1h 10m
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Ives to Balmaintaxi 19.9 km
21 min
$60–75

St Ives to Balmain by bus and train

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56 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.7 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between St Ives, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Transport for NSW operates a bus from St Ives Community Hall, Memorial Av to QVB, York St, Stand E every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 55 min.

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