How to get from Penrith Station to Balmain by bus?

From Penrith Station to Balmain by bus

To get from Penrith Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18T1 bus from Penrith Station, Stand D station to Parramatta Station, Stand A1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 442 bus from Robert St at Crescent St station to Mullens St at Beattie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The bus schedule from Penrith Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 18T118T1
Bus - 501501
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Penrith Station, Stand D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penrith Station, Stand D
    ID 275078
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 18T118T1
    Wait for bus
    18T1
    Granville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A1
    ID 2150114
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Central Station Pitt St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd at Loughlin St
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mullens St at Beattie St
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Penrith Station to Balmain by bus via 18T1, 501 and 445

To get from Penrith Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18T1 bus from Penrith Station, Stand D station to Parramatta Station, Stand A1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 445 bus from Rozelle Public School, Darling St station to Darling St at Mort St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus schedule from Penrith Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 18T118T1
Bus - 501501
Bus - 445445
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Penrith Station, Stand D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penrith Station, Stand D
    ID 275078
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 18T118T1
    Wait for bus
    18T1
    Granville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A1
    ID 2150114
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Central Station Pitt St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd after Darling St
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rozelle Public School, Darling St
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Balmain - Gladstone Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Mort St
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Penrith Station to Balmain

The distance between Penrith Station and Balmain is approximately 56.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penrith Station to Balmain by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Penrith Station to Balmain

To check the bus schedule from Penrith Station to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Penrith Station) and destination (Balmain), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Penrith Station to Balmain by bus via 18T1, 501 and 445

To get from Penrith Station to Balmain you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18T1 bus from Penrith Station, Stand D station to Parramatta Station, Stand A1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 445 bus from Rozelle Public School, Darling St station to Darling St at Mort St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus schedule from Penrith Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 18T118T1
Bus - 501501
Bus - 445445
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Penrith Station, Stand D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Penrith Station, Stand D
    ID 275078
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 18T118T1
    Wait for bus
    18T1
    Granville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A1
    ID 2150114
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parramatta Station, Stand A3
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Central Station Pitt St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd after Darling St
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rozelle Public School, Darling St
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 445445
    Wait for bus
    445
    Balmain - Gladstone Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Mort St
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 18T1, Bus line 501, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Penrith Station to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 18T1, Bus line 501, Bus line 445.

  • Is there a direct bus between Penrith Station and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Penrith Station to Balmain?

    The 18T1 bus line goes from Penrith Station, Stand D station near Penrith Station in Penrith to Granville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Granville station near Balmain.

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

    The total travel time between Penrith Station and Balmain by bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 18T1 bus from the Penrith Station, Stand D stop near Penrith Station in Penrith.

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

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

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