Getting from Sydney Airport Domestic Station to Balmain takes about 44 min by public transport, on line T8, L2, 442, with 2 transfers, with about 6 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line T8 towards Central Station Platform 21: board at Domestic Station Platform 1, alight at Central Station Platform 21 — 3 stops, 11 min ride.
- Line L2 towards Circular Quay Light Rail: board at Central Chalmers Street Light Rail, alight at QVB Light Rail — 4 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 442 towards Balmain East Wharf, Darling St: board at QVB, Market St, Stand F, alight at Darling St at Mort St — 8 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line L3 towards Circular Quay Light Rail: board at Central Chalmers Street Light Rail, alight at QVB Light Rail — 4 stops, 9 min ride.
- Line 420 towards Westfield Burwood, Victoria St: board at Sydney Airport, Terminal 3 Domestic, alight at Campsie Station, Beamish St, Stand B — 10 stops, 38 min ride.
- Line 445 towards Darling St opp Gladstone Park: board at Campsie Station, South Pde, Stand E, alight at Darling St at Mort St — 50 stops, 60 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Sydney Airport Domestic Station
The T8 station between Terminals 2 and 3; a station access fee is added to the train fare.
Balmain
A historic harbour peninsula with pubs on Darling Street and ferries to Circular Quay.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Sydney Airport Domestic Station to Balmain?
A typical trip takes about 44 minutes, of which roughly 6 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Sydney Airport Domestic Station to Balmain?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is T8 + L2 + 442, with 2 transfers.
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