How to get from Fairfield Station to Balmain by bus and train?

From Fairfield Station to Balmain by bus and train

To get from Fairfield Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T2 train from Fairfield Station station to Central Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 train and finally take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - T2
Train - T8
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Fairfield Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield Station
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    City Circle via Town Hall
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 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
    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
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fairfield Station to Balmain by bus and train via T2, T4 and 442

To get from Fairfield Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T2 train from Fairfield Station station to Redfern Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T4 train and finally take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - T2
Train - T4
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Fairfield Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield Station
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    City Circle via Town Hall
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redfern Station
    ID 201510
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Bondi Junction
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    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
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fairfield Station to Balmain

The distance between Fairfield Station and Balmain is approximately 34.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield Station to Balmain by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Fairfield Station to Balmain by bus and train via T2, T4 and 442

To get from Fairfield Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T2 train from Fairfield Station station to Redfern Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T4 train and finally take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - T2
Train - T4
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Fairfield Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield Station
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    City Circle via Town Hall
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redfern Station
    ID 201510
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Bondi Junction
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    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
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfield Station to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Train line T2, Train line T8, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfield Station to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Train line T2, Train line T4, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct train between Fairfield Station and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fairfield Station to Balmain?

    The T2 train line goes from City Circle via Town Hall station near Fairfield Station in Fairfield (NSW) to Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Central Station station near Balmain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fairfield Station to Balmain by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Fairfield Station and Balmain by train and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fairfield Station to get to Balmain?

    Get on the T2 train from the City Circle via Town Hall station near Fairfield Station in Fairfield (NSW).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fairfield Station and Balmain?

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

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