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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Bankstown is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Bankstown is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Bankstown?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Bankstown station. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Bankstown Station, Restwell St via Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Bankstown?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Bankstown station. However, there are services departing from John Street Square station and arriving at Bankstown Station via Central Station and Lidcombe Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Balmain to Bankstown?

The distance between Balmain and Bankstown is 28 km. The road distance is 17.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain to Bankstown without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Balmain to Bankstown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Bankstown bus from?

Balmain to Bankstown bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Bankstown train from?

Balmain to Bankstown train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from John Street Square station.

Where does the Balmain to Bankstown bus arrive?

Balmain to Bankstown bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand F.

Where does the Balmain to Bankstown train arrive?

Balmain to Bankstown train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at Central Grand Concourse station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Bankstown?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Bankstown is 18 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Balmain to Bankstown.

Where can I stay near Bankstown?

There are 4645+ hotels available in Bankstown.

Balmain to Bankstown - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 445 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Bankstown by tram, train, bus, taxi, 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.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from John Street Square station to Central Grand Concourse stationL1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Lidcombe StationT2 / ...
3. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Bankstown StationT6
1h 6m
Drive 17.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain to Bankstown17.5 km
21 min
$4–5
Line 445 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand F445
2. Take the bus from Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand F to Bankstown Station, Restwell StSw1
1h 20m
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Bankstown17.5 km
21 min
$45–55
Line 442 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand A441 / ...
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Lidcombe StationT2 / ...
3. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Bankstown StationT6
1h 21m
$8–10

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balmain to Bankstown.

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Distance: 27.5 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Bankstown, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Bankstown Station, Restwell St via Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand F in around 1h 20m.

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