The average train between Bankstown and Balmain takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is an hourly train service from Bankstown to Balmain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bankstown and Balmain. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bankstown is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Balmain at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Lidcombe Station and take an average of 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bankstown to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Bankstown station and arriving at Balmain station via Lidcombe Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Bankstown to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Bankstown Station.
Bankstown to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at The Star station.
The distance between Bankstown and Balmain is 15.1 km. The road distance is 27 km.
There is no direct connection from Bankstown to Balmain. However, you can take the train to Lidcombe Station, take the train to Central Station, walk to Central Grand Concourse station, then take the vehicle to The Star station.