How to get from Ultimo to Balmain by bus?

By bus

To get from Ultimo to Balmain in Sydney, take the 501 bus from Harris St at Macarthur St station to Victoria Rd at Evans St station. Next, take the 433 bus from Victoria Rd at Evans St station to Darling St at Ford St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 433433
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Harris St at Macarthur St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harris St at Macarthur St
    ID 200718
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd at Evans St
    ID 203922
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 433433
    Wait for bus
    433
    Balmain - Gladstone Park
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Ford St
    ID 204126
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 501 and 445

To get from Ultimo to Balmain in Sydney, take the 501 bus from Harris St at Macarthur St station to Victoria Rd before Darling St station. Next, take the 445 bus from Rozelle Public School, Darling St station to Darling St at Ford St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 445445
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Harris St at Macarthur St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harris St at Macarthur St
    ID 200718
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd before Darling St
    ID 203923
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rozelle Public School, Darling St
    ID 203928
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Balmain - Gladstone Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Ford St
    ID 204126
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ultimo to Balmain

The distance between Ultimo, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 6.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ultimo to Balmain by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ultimo

Ultimo is located at Bulwara Road, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Harris St at Mary Ann St.

Bus stations close to Ultimo:

  • Harris St at Mary Ann St
  • Harris St at Macarthur St
  • Powerhouse Museum, Harris St

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Sydney

Balmain is located at Mort Street, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Grove St opp Birchgrove Oval.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Grove St opp Birchgrove Oval
  • Grove St at Bay St
  • Birchgrove Oval, Grove St

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Birchgrove Wharf
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 501 and 445

To get from Ultimo to Balmain in Sydney, take the 501 bus from Harris St at Macarthur St station to Victoria Rd before Darling St station. Next, take the 445 bus from Rozelle Public School, Darling St station to Darling St at Ford St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min.

42min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 445445
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Harris St at Macarthur St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harris St at Macarthur St
    ID 200718
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd before Darling St
    ID 203923
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rozelle Public School, Darling St
    ID 203928
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Balmain - Gladstone Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Ford St
    ID 204126
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    550 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 433.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ultimo to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 445.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ultimo and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ultimo to Balmain?

    The 501 bus line goes from Harris St at Macarthur St station near Ultimo in Ultimo to Parramatta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Balmain station near Balmain in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ultimo to Balmain by bus?

    The total travel time between Ultimo in Ultimo and Balmain in Sydney by bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ultimo to get to Balmain?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Harris St at Macarthur St stop near Ultimo in Ultimo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ultimo and Balmain?

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

  • When is the first ferry from Ultimo to Balmain?

    The first ferry from Ultimo in Ultimo to Balmain in Sydney is Pyrmont Bay. It leaves the Pyrmont Bay Wharf station at 00:25.

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