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

The cheapest way to get from Redfern to Balmain is to line 433 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Redfern to Balmain is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Redfern and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M station and arriving at Darling St At Mort St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Redfern and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Grand Concourse station station and arriving at John Street Square station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Redfern to Balmain?

The distance between Redfern and Balmain is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Redfern to Balmain without a car is to tram which takes 13 min and costs $4 - $5.

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

The tram from Central Grand Concourse station to John Street Square station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Redfern to Balmain bus from?

Redfern to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M.

Where do I catch the Redfern to Balmain train from?

Redfern to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from Central Grand Concourse station.

Where does the Redfern to Balmain bus arrive?

Redfern to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Mort St station.

Where does the Redfern to Balmain train arrive?

Redfern to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at John Street Square station.

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 5362+ hotels available in Balmain.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Redfern to Balmain by tram, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to John Street Square stationtram L1
13 min
$4–5
Line 433 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
28 min
$3–4
Train, line 442 bus
1. Take the train from Redfern Station to Town Hall Stationtrain T4
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
15 min
$5–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redfern to Balmaintaxi 6.3 km
8 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the walk from Redfern to Balmainwalk 6.4 km
1h 16m
Line 308 bus, tram, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Redfern St At Pitt St to Central Station, Eddy Av, Stand Cbus 308
2. Take the tram from Haymarket station to QVB stationtram L3 / ...
3. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Darling St At Mort Stbus 442
33 min
$7–11

Redfern to Balmain by tram

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Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from Central Grand Concourse station to John Street Square station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Mort St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 28 min.

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