How to get from Macquarie University Station to Balmain by bus and metro?

Macquarie University Station to Balmain - Metro Timetable

The M1 metro from Macquarie University Station to Balmain usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-10 min. The journey takes about 47 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Macquarie University Station to Balmain by bus and metro

To get from Macquarie University Station to Balmain in Balmain, take the M1 metro from Macquarie University Station station to Gadigal Station station. Next, 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 47 min. The bus and metro schedule from Macquarie University Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

47min
Metro - M1M1
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Macquarie University Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Macquarie University Station
  • 2
    Metro - M1M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Sydenham
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gadigal Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macquarie University Station to Balmain

The distance between Macquarie University Station and Balmain is approximately 24.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macquarie University Station to Balmain by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro timetable from Macquarie University Station to Balmain

To check the bus and metro timetable from Macquarie University Station to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Macquarie University Station) and destination (Balmain), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 metro timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Macquarie University Station to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Metro line M1, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct metro between Macquarie University Station and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Macquarie University Station to Balmain?

    The M1 metro line goes from Gadigal Station near Macquarie University Station in Macquarie Park to QVB, York St, Stand B station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till QVB, York St, Stand B station near Balmain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Macquarie University Station to Balmain by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Macquarie University Station and Balmain by metro and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Macquarie University Station to get to Balmain?

    Get on the M1 metro from the Gadigal Station near Macquarie University Station in Macquarie Park.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Macquarie University Station and Balmain?

    Get off the metro at the QVB, York St, Stand B stop, which is closest to Balmain.

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