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How to get from Ultimo to Balmain East by ferry and light rail?

From Ultimo to Balmain East by ferry and light rail

To get from Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney, take the L1 light rail from Paddy's Markets Light Rail station to Pyrmont Bay Light Rail station. Next, take the F4 ferry from Pyrmont Bay Wharf station to Balmain East Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is A$7.99.

33minA$7.99
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - L1
Ferry - F4
Walk to Balmain East
Leaves from Paddy's Markets Light Rail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Paddy's Markets Light Rail
    ID 2000254
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Light rail - L1
    Wait for light rail
    L1
    Dulwich Hill
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pyrmont Bay Light Rail
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Pyrmont Bay Wharf
    ID 200910
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - F4
    Wait for ferry
    F4
    Circular Quay
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain East Wharf
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balmain East
    Walk to
    Balmain East
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ultimo to Balmain East by bus

To get from Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney, take the 501 bus from Harris St at Macarthur St station to Victoria Rd at Evans 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 40 min.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Harris St at Macarthur St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harris St at Macarthur St
    ID 200718
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd at Evans St
    ID 203922
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    ID 203933
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 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
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Public transport directions from Ultimo to Balmain East

The distance between Ultimo, Sydney and Balmain East, Sydney is approximately 3.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ultimo to Balmain East by ferry and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ultimo

Ultimo is located at Bulwara Road, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Harris St at Macarthur St.

Bus stations close to Ultimo:

  • Harris St at Macarthur St
  • Powerhouse Museum, Harris St
  • Harris St opp Powerhouse Museum

Public transport stations close to Balmain East, Sydney

Balmain East is located at Balmain East, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Balmain East Wharf, Darling St.

Metro stations close to Balmain East:

  • Barangaroo Station

Bus stations close to Balmain East:

  • Balmain East Wharf, Darling St
  • Darling St opp Gladstone Park
  • Pirrama Rd opp Pirrama Park

Ferry stations close to Balmain East:

  • Barangaroo Wharf 1
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf

From Ultimo to Balmain East by bus

To get from Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney, take the 501 bus from Harris St at Macarthur St station to Victoria Rd at Evans 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 40 min.

40min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - 442442
Leaves from Harris St at Macarthur St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harris St at Macarthur St
    ID 200718
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Parramatta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd at Evans St
    ID 203922
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    ID 203933
    370 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf via City QVB
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line L1, Bus line F4.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Ultimo and Balmain East?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Ultimo to Balmain East?

    The L1 light rail line goes from Paddy's Markets Light Rail station near Ultimo in Ultimo to Dulwich Hill station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Dulwich Hill station near Balmain East in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ultimo to Balmain East by light rail and ferry?

    The total travel time between Ultimo in Ultimo and Balmain East in Sydney by light rail and ferry is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Ultimo to get to Balmain East?

    Get on the L1 light rail from the Paddy's Markets Light Rail station near Ultimo in Ultimo.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Ultimo and Balmain East?

    Get off the light rail at the Dulwich Hill station, which is closest to Balmain East in Sydney.

  • When is the last bus from Ultimo to Balmain East?

    The last bus from Ultimo in Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney is the Parramatta to City Hyde Park via Victoria Rd (Night Service) line. It leaves the Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L stop at 13:33.

  • When is the last ferry from Ultimo to Balmain East?

    The last ferry from Ultimo in Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney is the Pyrmont Bay line. It leaves the Pyrmont Bay Wharf station at 10:11.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Ultimo to Balmain East?

    The ride from Ultimo to Balmain East costs A$7.99.