How to get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain by bus and train?

From Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain by bus and train

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T8 train from Sydney International Airport Station station to Central 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 42 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney International Airport Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

42min
Train - T8
Train - T4
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Sydney International Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sydney International Airport Station
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Museum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - T4
    Wait for train
    T4
    Bondi Junction
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    2 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
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain by bus and train via T8, T1 and 442

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T8 train from Sydney International Airport 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 Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney International Airport Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

42min
Train - T8
Train - T1
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Sydney International Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sydney International Airport Station
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Museum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 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
    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
    10 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 Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain

The distance between Sydney International Airport Station and Balmain is approximately 14.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydney International Airport 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain

To check the bus and train schedule from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sydney International Airport Station) and destination (Balmain), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain by bus and train via T8, T1 and 442

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the T8 train from Sydney International Airport 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 Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The bus and train schedule from Sydney International Airport Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

42min
Train - T8
Train - T1
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Sydney International Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sydney International Airport Station
  • 2
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    City Circle via Museum
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    ID 200060
    12 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
    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
    10 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 Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Train line T8, Train line T4, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Train line T8, Train line T1, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct train between Sydney International Airport Station and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain?

    The T8 train line goes from Central Station station near Sydney International Airport Station in Mascot to Town Hall Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Town Hall Station station near Balmain.

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

    The total travel time between Sydney International Airport Station and Balmain by train and bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sydney International Airport Station to get to Balmain?

    Get on the T8 train from the Central Station station near Sydney International Airport Station in Mascot.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sydney International Airport Station and Balmain?

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

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