What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Olympic Park and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Olympic Park station to Balmain East. However, there are services departing from Olympic Park Station, Park St and arriving at Miller St Before Harris St via Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, Blaxland Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydney Olympic Park and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney Olympic Park station to Balmain East station. However, there are services departing from Olympic Park Station and arriving at Barangaroo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East?

The distance between Sydney Olympic Park and Balmain East is 21 km. The road distance is 15.2 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East bus from?

Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Olympic Park Station, Park St.

Where do I catch the Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East train from?

Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Olympic Park Station.

Train or bus from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East?

The best way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East is to train which takes 31 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 533 bus and line 501 bus, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East bus arrive?

Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Top Ryde Shops, Church St station.

Where does the Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East train arrive?

Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East.

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 5253+ hotels available in Balmain East.

Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Olympic Park Station to Central Stationtrain T7
31 min
$7–11
Drive 15.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain Eastcar 15.2 km
17 min
$3–4
Line 533 bus, line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Olympic Park Station, Park St to Top Ryde Shops, Church Stbus 533
2. Take the bus from Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, Blaxland Rd to Miller St Before Harris Stbus 501
58 min
$6–9
Line 526 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Park St Opp Olympic Park Station to Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, Hill Rdbus 526 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, Side A to Balmain East Wharf, Side Aferry F3
1h 59m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain Easttaxi 15.2 km
17 min
$45–60
Line 533 bus
1. Take the bus from Olympic Park Station, Park St to Railway St At Help Stbus 533
1h 6m
$7–10

Sydney Olympic Park to Balmain East by train and subway

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Distance: 21 km
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia and Balmain East, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Olympic Park Station to Central Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olympic Park Station, Park St to Miller St Before Harris St via Top Ryde Shops, Church St and Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, Blaxland Rd in around 58 min.

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