How to get from Waterloo Station to Balmain by bus and metro?

From Waterloo Station to Balmain by bus and metro

To get from Waterloo Station to Balmain in Balmain, take the M1 metro from Waterloo 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 24 min. The bus and metro schedule from Waterloo Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

24min
Metro - M1M1
Bus - 442442
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Waterloo Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Waterloo Station
  • 2
    Metro - M1M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Tallawong
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gadigal Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    300 m • 5 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 Waterloo Station to Balmain

The distance between Waterloo Station and Balmain is approximately 7.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterloo 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 Waterloo Station to Balmain

To check the bus and metro timetable from Waterloo Station to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterloo 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 Waterloo Station to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Metro line M1, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct metro between Waterloo Station and Balmain?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Waterloo Station to Balmain?

    The M1 metro line goes from Gadigal Station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo (NSW) 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 Waterloo Station to Balmain by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Waterloo Station and Balmain by metro and bus is about 24 min.

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

    Get on the M1 metro from the Gadigal Station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo (NSW).

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

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

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