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How to get fromBrisbane to Balmainby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3h 38m
    $119–426

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3204 / ...
    15h 22m
    $70–99

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    14h 37m
    $73–254

  4. Drive 907 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Balmaincar car 907 km
    9h 41m
    $165–238

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    5h 25m
    $82–313

  6. Fly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    6h 55m
    $136–452

  7. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    18h 30m
    $154–334

Brisbane to Balmain by train and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 780.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–250 and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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