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 in 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 SCO 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 45 min.

45min
Train - T8
Train - SCO
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
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - SCO
    Wait for train
    SCO
    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, T4 and 442

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain in 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 45 min.

45min
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
    13 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
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Public transport directions from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain

The distance between Sydney International Airport Station, Balmain and Balmain, Balmain is approximately 14.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 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.

Public transport stations close to Sydney International Airport Station

Sydney International Airport Station is located at Sydney International Airport Station, Balmain and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International.

Train stations close to Sydney International Airport Station:

  • Tempe Station
  • Wolli Creek Station
  • Arncliffe Station

Bus stations close to Sydney International Airport Station:

  • Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Balmain

Balmain is located at Balmain, Balmain and the nearest public transport station is Montague St after Darling St.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Montague St after Darling St
  • Montague St before Darling St
  • Mullens St at Stewart St

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Pirrama Park Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain by bus and train via T8, T4 and 442

To get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain in 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 45 min.

45min
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
    13 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydney International Airport Station to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Train line T8, Train line SCO, Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Train line T8, Train line T4, 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 45 min.

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

    The T8 train line goes from City Circle via Museum station near Sydney International Airport Station in Mascot 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 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 in Mascot and Balmain in Balmain by train and bus is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the T8 train from the City Circle via Museum 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 Central Station stop, which is closest to Balmain in Balmain.

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