How to get from Ilford to Balmain by bus and train?

Ilford to Balmain - Bus Timetable

The 546 bus from Ilford to Balmain departs once a day at 16:51. The journey takes about 4 hr 16 min.

From Ilford to Balmain by bus and train

To get from Ilford to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 546 bus from Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd station to Lithgow Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 428 train and finally take the 52 bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 station to White Bay, Victoria Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Ilford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

256min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 546546
Train - 428428
Bus - 5252
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 546546
    Wait for bus
    546
    Lithgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lithgow Station
    ID 279010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - 428428
    Wait for train
    428
    Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parramatta Station
    ID 215020
    115 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    City Hyde Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    White Bay, Victoria Rd
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ilford to Balmain

The distance between Ilford, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 227.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ilford to Balmain by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Ilford to Balmain

To check the bus and train timetable from Ilford to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ilford) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ilford to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line 546, Train line 428, Bus line 52.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ilford and Balmain in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ilford to Balmain in Sydney?

    The 546 bus line goes from Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd station near Ilford to Lithgow Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lithgow Station near Balmain in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ilford to Balmain in Sydney by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ilford and Balmain in Sydney by bus and train is about 4 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ilford to get to Balmain in Sydney?

    Get on the 546 bus from the Castlereagh Hwy at Mt Vincent Rd stop near Ilford in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ilford and Balmain in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Lithgow Station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

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