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How to get from North Sydney to Balmain by bus and train?

From North Sydney to Balmain by bus and train

To get from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, take the T1 train from North Sydney Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.20.

24minA$5.20
Train - T1
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

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

Alternative route from North Sydney to Balmain by bus and train via T9 and 442

To get from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, take the T9 train from North Sydney Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.20.

27minA$5.20
Train - T9
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney
  • 2
    Train - T9
    Wait for train
    T9
    Hornsby via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    ID 203933
    6 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 North Sydney to Balmain

The distance between North Sydney, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 7.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Sydney 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 North Sydney

North Sydney is located at North Sydney, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand C.

Train stations close to North Sydney:

  • Milsons Point
  • Waverton

Bus stations close to North Sydney:

  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand C
  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand F
  • North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand B

Ferry stations close to North Sydney:

  • Mcmahons Point Wharf
  • Milsons Point Wharf

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Sydney

Balmain is located at Balmain, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Robert St before Victoria Rd.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Robert St before Victoria Rd
  • Federal Rd opp Bicentennial Park
  • Victoria Rd before Evans St

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Blackwattle Bay Wharf

Alternative route from North Sydney to Balmain by bus and train via T9 and 442

To get from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney, take the T9 train from North Sydney Station station to Town Hall Station station. Next, 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.20.

27minA$5.20
Train - T9
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from North Sydney Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    North Sydney
  • 2
    Train - T9
    Wait for train
    T9
    Hornsby via Strathfield
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    ID 203933
    6 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 North Sydney to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Bus line T1, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Sydney to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line T9, Bus line 442.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

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

    The T1 train line goes from Schofields via Parramatta station near North Sydney to Town Hall Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Town Hall Station station near Balmain in Sydney

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

    The total travel time between North Sydney and Balmain in Sydney by train and bus is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the T1 train from the Schofields via Parramatta station near North Sydney in Sydney.

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

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

  • When is the first ferry from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney?

    The first ferry from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney is Pyrmont Bay. It leaves the McMahons Point Wharf station at 16:18.

  • When is the first train from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney?

    The first train from North Sydney to Balmain in Sydney is North Shore Line. It leaves the North Sydney Station station at 10:04.

  • How much is the train fare from North Sydney to Balmain?

    The ride from North Sydney to Balmain costs A$5.20.

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