The fastest way from Balmain to Sydney Airport International Station takes about 45 min, on line 442, T4, T8, with 2 transfers; walking adds about 8 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 442 towards Balmain East Wharf, Darling St: board at Gladstone Park, Darling St, alight at QVB, York St, Stand B — 10 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line T4 towards Cronulla Station Platform 1: board at Town Hall Station Platform 4, alight at Wolli Creek Station Platform 4 — 7 stops, 15 min ride.
- Line T8 towards Central Station Platform 21: board at Wolli Creek Station Platform 1, alight at International Station Platform 1 — 1 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line L3 towards Juniors Kingsford Light Rail: board at QVB Light Rail, alight at Central Chalmers Street Light Rail — 4 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Balmain
A historic harbour peninsula with pubs on Darling Street and ferries to Circular Quay.
Sydney Airport International Station
The T8 station under Terminal 1; a station access fee is added to the train fare.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Balmain to Sydney Airport International Station?
A typical trip takes about 45 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Balmain to Sydney Airport International Station?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 442 + T4 + T8, with 2 transfers.
