There are 7 ways to get from Balmain to Brisbane by ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Ferry to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
best- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)SYD - BNE
3h 37m$152–427Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
15h 20m$70–250Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
15h 28m$133–304Drive 907.5 km
- Drive from Balmain to Brisbane907.5 km
9h 36m$173–250Ferry to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
5h 8m$107–444Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)NTL - BNE
6h 47m$123–369Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanePm12
19h 5m$123–184
Balmain to Brisbane by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Brisbane is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Balmain to Brisbane is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Brisbane via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from John Street Square station and arriving at Roma Street Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
The distance between Balmain and Brisbane is 779 km. The road distance is 907.5 km.
The best way to get from Balmain to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 15h 20m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Balmain to Brisbane, including transfers.
Balmain to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Balmain to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Balmain to Brisbane is to train which takes 15h 20m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 15h 28m.
What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Brisbane 3 times a day. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–750
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–420
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–420
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–310
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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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Balmain to Brisbane bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Brisbane is 1h behind Balmain. It is currently 2:13 AM in Balmain and 1:13 AM in Brisbane.
Balmain to Brisbane train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Brisbane is 908 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Balmain to Brisbane.
There are 2299+ hotels available in Brisbane.