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How to get from Five Dock to Balmain East by bus?

From Five Dock to Balmain East by bus

To get from Five Dock to Balmain East in Sydney, take the 502 bus from Garfield St at West St station to Victoria Rd at Loughlin St station. Next, take the 442 bus from Robert St at Crescent St station to Darling St at Nicholson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$4.15.

56minA$4.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 502502
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Garfield St at West St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield St at West St
    ID 2046149
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 502502
    Wait for bus
    502
    Clarence St Nr Market St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd at Loughlin St
    ID 203916
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    ID 203933
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Darling St at Nicholson St
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Nicholson St
    ID 204131
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Five Dock to Balmain East by bus via 438X, 445 and 442

To get from Five Dock to Balmain East in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 438X bus from Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd station to Marion St opp MarketPlace Leichhardt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 445 bus and finally take the 442 bus from Darling St at Ford St station to Darling St at Nicholson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$4.15.

55minA$4.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 438X438X
Bus - 445445
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd
    ID 2046105
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 438X438X
    Wait for bus
    438X
    Martin Place
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marion St opp MarketPlace Leichhardt
    ID 204081
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flood St at Marion St
    ID 204041
    40 m • 1 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
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Darling St at Nicholson St
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Nicholson St
    ID 204131
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Five Dock to Balmain East

The distance between Five Dock, Sydney and Balmain East, Sydney is approximately 9.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Five Dock to Balmain East 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 Five Dock

Five Dock is located at Five Dock, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Five Dock-Drummoyne Uniting Church, Garfield St.

Train stations close to Five Dock:

  • Croydon Station
  • Ashfield Station

Bus stations close to Five Dock:

  • Five Dock-Drummoyne Uniting Church, Garfield St
  • Garfield St at West St
  • Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd

Public transport stations close to Balmain East, Sydney

Balmain East is located at Balmain East, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Towns Pl after Hickson Rd.

Bus stations close to Balmain East:

  • Towns Pl after Hickson Rd
  • Darling St at Ewenton St
  • Darling St opp Ewenton St

Ferry stations close to Balmain East:

  • Barangaroo Wharf 1
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf

Alternative route from Five Dock to Balmain East by bus via 438X, 445 and 442

To get from Five Dock to Balmain East in Sydney, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 438X bus from Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd station to Marion St opp MarketPlace Leichhardt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 445 bus and finally take the 442 bus from Darling St at Ford St station to Darling St at Nicholson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$4.15.

55minA$4.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 438X438X
Bus - 445445
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Five Dock Shops, Great North Rd
    ID 2046105
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 438X438X
    Wait for bus
    438X
    Martin Place
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marion St opp MarketPlace Leichhardt
    ID 204081
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flood St at Marion St
    ID 204041
    40 m • 1 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
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Darling St at Nicholson St
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Nicholson St
    ID 204131
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Five Dock to Balmain East?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 502, Bus line 442.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Five Dock to Balmain East?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 438X, Bus line 445, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct bus between Five Dock and Balmain East in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Five Dock to Balmain East in Sydney?

    The 502 bus line goes from Garfield St at West St station near Five Dock to Clarence St Nr Market St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Clarence St Nr Market St station near Balmain East in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Five Dock to Balmain East in Sydney by bus?

    The total travel time between Five Dock and Balmain East in Sydney by bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Five Dock to get to Balmain East in Sydney?

    Get on the 502 bus from the Garfield St at West St stop near Five Dock in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Five Dock and Balmain East in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Clarence St Nr Market St stop, which is closest to Balmain East in Sydney.

  • How much is the bus fare from Five Dock to Balmain East?

    The ride from Five Dock to Balmain East costs A$4.15.

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