What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill is to train which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Rooty Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Rooty Hill. However, there are services departing from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St and arriving at West HQ, Sherbrooke St via Parramatta Station, Stand B4 and Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Rooty Hill?

No, there is no direct train from Balmain station to Rooty Hill station. However, there are services departing from Pyrmont Bay station and arriving at Rooty Hill Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Balmain to Rooty Hill?

The distance between Balmain and Rooty Hill is 43 km. The road distance is 37.9 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Rooty Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Rooty Hill bus from?

Balmain to Rooty Hill bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Rooty Hill train from?

Balmain to Rooty Hill train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Balmain to Rooty Hill?

The best way to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 501 bus and line 700 bus and line 723 bus, which costs $7 - $14 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Balmain to Rooty Hill bus arrive?

Balmain to Rooty Hill bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand B3.

Where does the Balmain to Rooty Hill train arrive?

Balmain to Rooty Hill train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Rooty Hill Station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Rooty Hill?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Rooty Hill is 38 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Balmain to Rooty Hill.

Where can I stay near Rooty Hill?

There are 657+ hotels available in Rooty Hill.

Balmain to Rooty Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 501 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Rooty Hill Stationtrain T1
1h 7m
$5–8
Line 501 bus, line 700 bus, line 723 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 501
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand B4 to Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 1bus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 10 to West HQ, Sherbrooke Stbus 723 / ...
2h 30m
$8–14
Drive 37.9 km
1. Drive from Balmain to Rooty Hillcar 37.9 km
34 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Rooty Hilltaxi 37.9 km
34 min
$95–120

Balmain to Rooty Hill by tram and train

1077Weekly Services

1h 7mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain to Rooty Hill.

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Distance: 43.2 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Rooty Hill, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Central Station to Rooty Hill Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to West HQ, Sherbrooke St via Parramatta Station, Stand B3, Parramatta Station, Stand B4, and Westpoint Bus Interchange, Stand 10 in around 2h 30m.

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