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

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Mascot is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Mascot is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Mascot?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Mascot. However, there are services departing from Federal Rd Opp Bicentennial Park and arriving at Botany Rd At Coward St via Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Mascot?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Mascot station. However, there are services departing from Bank Street station and arriving at Mascot Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Mascot?

The distance between Balmain and Mascot is 8 km. The road distance is 10.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain to Mascot without a car is to tram and train which takes 26 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 26 min to get from Balmain to Mascot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Mascot bus from?

Balmain to Mascot bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Federal Rd Opp Bicentennial Park station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Mascot train from?

Balmain to Mascot train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from Bank Street station.

Where does the Balmain to Mascot bus arrive?

Balmain to Mascot bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand C.

Where does the Balmain to Mascot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balmain to Mascot?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Mascot is 10 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Balmain to Mascot.

Where can I stay near Mascot?

There are 3214+ hotels available in Mascot.

Balmain to Mascot - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, line 370 bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Balmain to Mascot by tram, train, bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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 Bank Street station to Central Grand Concourse stationtram L1
2. Take the train from Central Station to Mascot Stationtrain T8
26 min
$7–10
Drive 10.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain to Mascotcar 10.2 km
10 min
$2–3
Line 370 bus
1. Take the bus from Federal Rd Opp Bicentennial Park to Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand Cbus 370
44 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Mascottaxi 10.2 km
10 min
$30–40
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F8 / ...
2. Take the train from Circular Quay Station to Mascot Stationtrain T8
30 min
$10–15
Line 442 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Mascot Stationtrain T8
39 min
$6–9
Line 433 bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus 433
48 min
$6–9

Balmain to Mascot by tram and train

1512Weekly Services

26 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.4 km
Duration: 26 min

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

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Federal Rd Opp Bicentennial Park to Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand C every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 34 min.

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