What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Mullens St At Beattie St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain?

The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Balmain is 17 km. The road distance is 11.8 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain without a car is to bus and line 442 bus which takes 20 min and costs $6 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain?

It takes approximately 20 min to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain bus from?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Sydney International Airport station.

Where do I catch the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain train from?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from International Airport Station.

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain bus arrive?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Where does the Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain train arrive?

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain is 12 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5263+ hotels available in Balmain.

Can I share a ride from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Balmain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain - 7 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain by bus, train, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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Bus, line 442 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
20 min
$6–11
Drive 11.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmaincar 11.8 km
12 min
$3
Train, tram
1. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central Stationtrain T8
2. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
25 min
$21–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmaintaxi 11.8 km
12 min
$40–55
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Balmainrideshare 11.8 km
12 min
$55–75
Line 433 bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
43 min
$4–6
Train, line 433 bus
1. Take the train from International Airport Station to Central Stationtrain T8
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
50 min
$21–26

Sydney Airport (SYD) to Balmain by train and tram

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Distance: 16.5 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to Mullens St At Beattie St via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Gadigal Station, and QVB, York St, Stand B in around 20 min.

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