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How to get from Doonside to Balmain by bus and train?

From Doonside to Balmain by bus and train

To get from Doonside to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T1 train from Doonside Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T1 train and finally take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Robert St at Crescent St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.59.

67minA$5.59
Train - T1
Train - T1
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Doonside Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Doonside
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Lindfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    47 min
  • 4
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Lindfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    ID 203933
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Doonside to Balmain by bus and train via T1 and 501

To get from Doonside to Balmain in Sydney, take the T1 train from Doonside Station station to Parramatta Station station. Next, take the 501 bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 station to White Bay, Victoria Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - T1
Bus - 501501
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Doonside Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Doonside
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Lindfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parramatta Station
    ID 215020
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    ID 2150121
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Central Pitt St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    White Bay, Victoria Rd
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doonside to Balmain

The distance between Doonside, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 43.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doonside to Balmain by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Doonside

Doonside is located at Doonside, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Doonside Station, School Pde.

Train stations close to Doonside:

  • Marayong Station
  • Rooty Hill Station
  • Doonside Station

Bus stations close to Doonside:

  • Doonside Station, School Pde
  • Doonside Public School, Doonside Rd
  • Doonside Station, Hill End Rd

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Sydney

Balmain is located at Balmain, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Mullens St after Mansfield St.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Mullens St after Mansfield St
  • Mullens St opp Goodsir St
  • Robert St at Crescent St

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Blackwattle Bay Wharf

Alternative route from Doonside to Balmain by bus and train via T1 and 501

To get from Doonside to Balmain in Sydney, take the T1 train from Doonside Station station to Parramatta Station station. Next, take the 501 bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 station to White Bay, Victoria Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - T1
Bus - 501501
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Doonside Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Doonside
  • 2
    Train - T1
    Wait for train
    T1
    Lindfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parramatta Station
    ID 215020
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    ID 2150121
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Central Pitt St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    White Bay, Victoria Rd
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Doonside to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line T1, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Doonside to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct train between Doonside and Balmain in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Doonside to Balmain in Sydney?

    The T1 train line goes from Lindfield station near Doonside to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Central Station station near Balmain in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Doonside to Balmain in Sydney by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Doonside and Balmain in Sydney by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Doonside to get to Balmain in Sydney?

    Get on the T1 train from the Lindfield station near Doonside in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Doonside and Balmain in Sydney?

    Get off the train at the Central Station stop, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Doonside to Balmain?

    The ride from Doonside to Balmain costs A$5.59.