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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Balmain by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    3h 30m
    $131–408

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    14h 39m
    $74–254

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    17h 30m
    $154–334

  4. Drive 907 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Balmaincar car 907 km
    9h 41m
    $166–240

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    5h 12m
    $100–336

  6. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    19h 15m
    $128–178

Brisbane to Balmain by train and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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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