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How to get fromBalmain to Paddingtonby ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Balmain to Paddington by ferry, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    4h 7m
    $133–348

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    15h 36m
    $71–250

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    15h 52m
    $134–315

  4. Drive 909.5 km

    1. Drive from Balmain to Paddingtoncar car 909.5 km
    9h 43m
    $165–238

  5. Ferry to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    5h 41m
    $108–395

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    7h 9m
    $117–354

  7. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    19h 23m
    $124–185

Balmain to Paddington by tram, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Paddington, 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 14h.

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