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

The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Balmain is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Balmain is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Bankstown and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Bankstown station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station, Stand J and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bankstown and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Bankstown station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station and arriving at John Street Square station via Lidcombe Station and Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Bankstown to Balmain?

The distance between Bankstown and Balmain is 28 km. The road distance is 17.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bankstown to Balmain without a car is to train and tram which takes 58 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Bankstown to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bankstown to Balmain bus from?

Bankstown to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Bankstown Station, Stand J.

Where do I catch the Bankstown to Balmain train from?

Bankstown to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Bankstown Station.

Where does the Bankstown to Balmain bus arrive?

Bankstown to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand E.

Where does the Bankstown to Balmain train arrive?

Bankstown to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Lidcombe Station.

Can I drive from Bankstown to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Bankstown to Balmain is 18 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Bankstown to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4800+ hotels available in Balmain.

Bankstown to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 445 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bankstown to Balmain by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Bankstown Station to Lidcombe StationT6
2. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Central StationT2 / ...
3. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to John Street Square stationL1
58 min
Drive 17.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bankstown to Balmain17.7 km
21 min
$4–5
Bus, line 445 bus
1. Take the bus from Bankstown Station, Stand J to Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand ESw1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand E to Darling St At Mort St445
1h 26m
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bankstown to Balmain17.7 km
21 min
$45–55

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 27.5 km
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a bus from Bankstown Station, Stand J to Darling St At Mort St via Canterbury Station, Canterbury Rd, Stand E in around 1h 26m.

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