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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Adelaide is to bus which costs $95 - $250 and takes 23h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Adelaide is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $160 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at 85 Franklin St via Central Station and Albury Station/Hume Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Adelaide?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Adelaide. However, there are services departing from The Star station and arriving at Adelaide Parklands via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.

How far is it from Balmain to Adelaide?

The distance between Balmain and Adelaide is 1185 km. The road distance is 1347.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain to Adelaide without a car is to bus which takes 23h 55m and costs $95 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Balmain to Adelaide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Adelaide bus from?

Balmain to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Adelaide train from?

Balmain to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Sydney Central Station.

Train or bus from Balmain to Adelaide?

The best way to get from Balmain to Adelaide is to bus which takes 23h 55m and costs $95 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $3,700 and takes 27h 3m.

Where does the Balmain to Adelaide bus arrive?

Balmain to Adelaide bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Albury station.

What is the time difference between Balmain and Adelaide?

Adelaide is 30 min behind Balmain. It is currently 9:40 AM in Balmain and 9:10 AM in Adelaide.

Where does the Balmain to Adelaide train arrive?

Balmain to Adelaide train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Adelaide?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Adelaide is 1347 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Balmain to Adelaide.

Where can I stay near Adelaide?

There are 1365+ hotels available in Adelaide.

Balmain to Adelaide - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Adelaide by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)SYD - ADL
4h 8m
$160–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury stationMelbourne
2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin StCoach
23h 55m
$96–249
Train
1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide ParklandsSyd-Adl 2025 / ...
27h 3m
$400–3,700
Drive 1,347.4 km
1. Drive from Balmain to Adelaide1,347.4 km
14h 45m
$263–380

Balmain to Adelaide by bus

7Weekly Buses

23h 55mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,185.1 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to 85 Franklin St via Pitt St Before Hay St, Central Station, and Albury Station/Hume Hwy in around 23h 55m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands once a week. Tickets cost $400–3,700 and the journey takes 25h 50m.

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