There are 5 ways to get from Strathfield to Balmain by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Central Stationtrain T9 / ...
- Take the tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
26 minDrive 12.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Strathfield to Balmaincar 12.1 km
15 min$3–4Line 483 bus, train, line 442 bus
- Take the bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand Mbus 483
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Central Stationtrain T9 / ...
- Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie Stbus 441 / ...
35 min$10–20Line 483 bus, line 433 bus
- Take the bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Pitt St Before Hay Stbus 483
- Take the bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort Stbus 433
1h 23m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Strathfield to Balmaintaxi 12.1 km
15 min$30–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strathfield to Balmain is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Strathfield to Balmain is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Strathfield to Balmain. However, there are services departing from Ada Av At Wallis Av and arriving at Darling St At Mort St via Pitt St Opp Barlow St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Strathfield station to Balmain station. However, there are services departing from Strathfield Station and arriving at Pyrmont Bay station via Central Grand Concourse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Strathfield and Balmain is 14 km. The road distance is 12.1 km.
The best way to get from Strathfield to Balmain without a car is to train and tram which takes 26 min and costs .
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Strathfield to Balmain, including transfers.
Strathfield to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Ada Av At Wallis Av station.
Strathfield to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Strathfield Station.
Strathfield to Balmain bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Pitt St Before Hay St station.
What companies run services between Strathfield, NSW, Australia and Balmain, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Darling St At Mort St via Pitt St Opp Barlow St in around 1h 23m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- sydneytrainsmedia@transport.nsw.gov.au
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Strathfield Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $3–6
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Tram from Central Grand Concourse station to Pyrmont Bay station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/light-rail
Bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Strathfield Station, Albert Rd, Stand M
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mullens St At Beattie St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Ada Av At Wallis Av to Pitt St Before Hay St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
Bus from Pitt St Opp Barlow St to Darling St At Mort St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- +61 9088 0445
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
RSL Cabs
- Phone
- +61 2 9581 1111
- Website
- rslcabs.com.au
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Manly Warringah Cabs
- Phone
- +61 9972 5600
- Website
- manlycabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Strathfield to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Strathfield to Balmain is 12 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Strathfield to Balmain.
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