What is the cheapest way to get from Riverstone to Balmain East?

The cheapest way to get from Riverstone to Balmain East is to bus which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverstone to Balmain East?

The fastest way to get from Riverstone to Balmain East is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Riverstone and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverstone station to Balmain East. However, there are services departing from Riverstone Pde Opp Riverstone Station and arriving at Darling St At Nicholson St via QVB, York St, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Riverstone and Balmain East?

No, there is no direct train from Riverstone station to Balmain East station. However, there are services departing from Riverstone Station and arriving at Barangaroo Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Riverstone to Balmain East?

The distance between Riverstone and Balmain East is 49 km. The road distance is 44.1 km.

How do I travel from Riverstone to Balmain East without a car?

The best way to get from Riverstone to Balmain East without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Riverstone to Balmain East?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Riverstone to Balmain East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverstone to Balmain East bus from?

Riverstone to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Riverstone Pde Opp Riverstone Station.

Where do I catch the Riverstone to Balmain East train from?

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

Train or bus from Riverstone to Balmain East?

The best way to get from Riverstone to Balmain East is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs $8 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Riverstone to Balmain East bus arrive?

Riverstone to Balmain East bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Town Hall, Park St, Stand K station.

Where does the Riverstone to Balmain East train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverstone to Balmain East?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverstone to Balmain East is 44 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Riverstone to Balmain East.

Where can I stay near Balmain East?

There are 4406+ hotels available in Balmain East.

Riverstone to Balmain East - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Riverstone to Balmain East by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverstone Station to Central StationT1
1h 5m
$8–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverstone Pde Opp Riverstone Station to Town Hall, Park St, Stand KN71
1h 46m
$2–10
Drive 44.1 km
1. Drive from Riverstone to Balmain East44.1 km
44 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riverstone to Balmain East44.1 km
44 min
$110–140
Line 742 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Riverstone Station, Riverstone Pde to Implexa Pde Opp Tallawong Station742 / ...
2. Take the subway from Tallawong Station to Barangaroo StationM1
1h 6m
$7–11

Riverstone to Balmain East by train and subway

380Weekly Services

1h 5mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 49.5 km
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Riverstone, NSW, Australia and Balmain East, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Riverstone Station to Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Riverstone Pde Opp Riverstone Station to Town Hall, Park St, Stand K every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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