How to get from Circular Quay to Balmain by bus and train?

From Circular Quay to Balmain by bus and train

To get from Circular Quay to Balmain in Balmain, take the T2 train from Circular Quay Station station to Town Hall 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 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Circular Quay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

25min
Train - T2
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Circular Quay Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Circular Quay
  • 2
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Leppington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    100 m • 2 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

Alternative route from Circular Quay to Balmain by bus and train via T3 and 442

To get from Circular Quay to Balmain in Balmain, take the T3 train from Circular Quay Station station to Town Hall 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 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Circular Quay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

25min
Train - T3
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Circular Quay Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Circular Quay
  • 2
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    100 m • 2 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 Circular Quay to Balmain

The distance between Circular Quay and Balmain is approximately 6.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Circular Quay to Balmain by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balmain – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Circular Quay to Balmain

To check the bus and train schedule from Circular Quay to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Circular Quay) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Circular Quay to Balmain by bus and train via T3 and 442

To get from Circular Quay to Balmain in Balmain, take the T3 train from Circular Quay Station station to Town Hall 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 25 min. The bus and train schedule from Circular Quay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

25min
Train - T3
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Circular Quay Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Circular Quay
  • 2
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Town Hall Station
    ID 200070
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    100 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Circular Quay to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Train line T2, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Circular Quay to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Train line T3, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct train between Circular Quay and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Circular Quay to Balmain?

    The T2 train line goes from Leppington station near Circular Quay in Sydney to Town Hall Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Town Hall Station station near Balmain.

  • How long does it take to travel from Circular Quay to Balmain by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Circular Quay and Balmain by train and bus is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Circular Quay to get to Balmain?

    Get on the T2 train from the Leppington station near Circular Quay in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Circular Quay and Balmain?

    Get off the train at the Town Hall Station stop, which is closest to Balmain.

  • When is the first ferry from Circular Quay to Balmain?

    The first ferry from Circular Quay in Sydney to Balmain in Balmain is Cockatoo Island. It leaves the Circular Quay Wharf 4 station at 17:15.

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