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

The cheapest way to get from Mascot to Balmain is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mascot to Balmain is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Mascot and Balmain?

No, there is no direct bus from Mascot station to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Mascot Station, Bourke St, Stand C and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Mascot and Balmain?

No, there is no direct train from Mascot station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Mascot Station and arriving at The Star station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Mascot to Balmain?

The distance between Mascot and Balmain is 11 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mascot to Balmain without a car is to train and line 442 bus which takes 21 min and costs $6 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Mascot to Balmain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mascot to Balmain bus from?

Mascot to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Mascot Station, Bourke St, Stand C.

Where do I catch the Mascot to Balmain train from?

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

Where does the Mascot to Balmain bus arrive?

Mascot to Balmain bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand G.

Where does the Mascot to Balmain train arrive?

Mascot to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Mascot to Balmain?

Yes, the driving distance between Mascot to Balmain is 10 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Mascot to Balmain.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5146+ hotels available in Balmain.

Mascot to Balmain - 6 ways to travel via train, line 442 bus, tram, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Mascot to Balmain by train, bus, tram, 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, line 442 bus
best
1. Take the train from Mascot Station to Central Stationtrain T8
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
21 min
$6–10
Drive 10.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mascot to Balmaincar 10.4 km
10 min
$2–3
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Mascot Station to Central Stationtrain T8
2. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to The Star stationtram L1
21 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mascot to Balmaintaxi 10.4 km
10 min
$30–45
Line 433 bus
1. Take the bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
45 min
$6–9
Bus, line 433 bus
1. Take the bus from Mascot Station, Bourke St, Stand C to Central Station, Chalmers St, Stand Gbus 60T8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
55 min
$7–10

Mascot to Balmain by train and bus

1661Weekly Services

21 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.9 km
Duration: 21 min

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

Transit Systems operates a bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 29 min.

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