There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Bourke by ferry, plane, car, train, or bus
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Ferry, fly to Cobar Airport, drive
best- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cobar Airport (CAZ)SYD - CAZ
- Drive from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Bourke
4h 59m$445–832Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 12701
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2 to Central Park, Oxley St511 / ...
14h 20m$62–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Station427
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2 to Central Park, Oxley St511 / ...
13h 8m$66–227Drive 752.9 km
- Drive from Balmain to Bourke752.9 km
8h 52m$148–214Ferry, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)SYD - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2 to Central Park, Oxley St
8h 11m$254–482
Balmain to Bourke by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Bourke is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Bourke is to ferry and fly and drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $440 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Bourke. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Central Park, Oxley St via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
The distance between Balmain and Bourke is 750 km. The road distance is 752.9 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Bourke without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 8m and costs $65 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Balmain to Bourke, including transfers.
Balmain to Bourke bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Balmain to Bourke bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Bourke is 753 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Balmain to Bourke.
There are three+ hotels available in Bourke.
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Bourke, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Central Park, Oxley St via Pitt St Before Hay St, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2 in around 14h 20m.
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- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–350
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,000
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Cobar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–750
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Dubbo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2 to Central Park, Oxley St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/ferry
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