There are 6 ways to get from Merrylands to Balmain by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Merrylands Station to Central Stationtrain T2
52 min$9–15Line 804 bus, line 52 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd to Parramatta Station, Stand A1bus 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Victoria Rd After Darling Stbus 52
1h 7m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrylands to Balmaintaxi 22.1 km
20 min$65–80Drive 22.1 km
- Drive from Merrylands to Balmaincar 22.1 km
20 min$5–6Train, tram
- Take the train from Merrylands Station to Central Stationtrain T2
- Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to The Star stationtram L1
52 min$8–11Train, line 433 bus
- Take the train from Merrylands Station to Central Stationtrain T2
- Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
1h 15m$7–10
Merrylands to Balmain by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrylands to Balmain is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrylands to Balmain is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrylands to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd and arriving at Victoria Rd After Darling St via Parramatta Station, Stand A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrylands station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Merrylands Station and arriving at The Star station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Merrylands and Balmain is 30 km. The road distance is 22.1 km.
The best way to get from Merrylands to Balmain without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Merrylands to Balmain, including transfers.
Merrylands to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd station.
Merrylands to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Merrylands Station.
The best way to get from Merrylands to Balmain is to train which takes 52 min and costs $9 - $16. Alternatively, you can line 804 bus and line 52 bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Merrylands, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?
Sydney Trains operates a train from Merrylands Station to Central Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd to Victoria Rd After Darling St via Parramatta Station, Stand A1 and Parramatta Station, Stand A3 in around 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Merrylands Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Tram from Central Grand Concourse station to The Star station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/light-rail
- Opal Single Trip
- $4–5
Bus from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd to Parramatta Station, Stand A1
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Victoria Rd After Darling St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Silver Taxi Sydney
- Phone
- 1300 607 666
- Website
- sydneytaxicabs.com.au
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- 133 100
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
ingogo
- Phone
- 5120 2095
- Website
- ingogo.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Merrylands to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Parramatta Station, Stand A1.
Merrylands to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrylands to Balmain is 22 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Merrylands to Balmain.
There are 5103+ hotels available in Balmain.







