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

The cheapest way to get from Hornsby to Balmain is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hornsby to Balmain is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Hornsby and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornsby station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Hornsby Station, Stand B and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Hornsby to Balmain?

The distance between Hornsby and Balmain is 29 km. The road distance is 24.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hornsby to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $12.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Hornsby to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornsby to Balmain bus from?

Hornsby to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Hornsby Station, Stand B.

Train or bus from Hornsby to Balmain?

The best way to get from Hornsby to Balmain is to train which takes 57 min and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Hornsby to Balmain bus arrive?

Hornsby to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Can I drive from Hornsby to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornsby to Balmain is 25 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Hornsby to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4827+ hotels available in Balmain.

Hornsby to Balmain - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hornsby to Balmain by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Hornsby Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T1 / ...
57 min
$6–12
Drive 24.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hornsby to Balmaincar 24.5 km
26 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus N80 / ...
1h 22m
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hornsby to Balmaintaxi 24.5 km
26 min
$60–75

Hornsby to Balmain by train and bus

1383Weekly Services

57 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28.5 km
Duration: 57 min

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

Sydney Trains operates a train from Hornsby Station to Town Hall Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 46 min. Intercity Trains also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Hornsby Station, Stand B to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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