How to get from Ultimo to Balmain East by bus?

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 36 min.

36min
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
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robert St at Crescent St
    ID 203933
    380 m • 5 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
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 442

Take one direct bus from Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney: take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Darling St at Nicholson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$2.24.

37minA$2.24
Walk to bus station
Bus - 442442
Leaves from QVB, York St, Stand B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    1.49 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Darling St at Nicholson St
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Nicholson St
    ID 204131
    17 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 7.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ultimo 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 Ultimo

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

Bus stations close to Ultimo:

  • Harris St at Mary Ann St
  • Harris St at Macarthur St
  • Powerhouse Museum, Harris St

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 Street Anglican Church, Darling St
  • Darling St opp Darling Street Anglican Church

Ferry stations close to Balmain East:

  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf
  • Barangaroo Wharf 2

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 442

Take one direct bus from Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney: take the 442 bus from QVB, York St, Stand B station to Darling St at Nicholson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$2.24.

37minA$2.24
Walk to bus station
Bus - 442442
Leaves from QVB, York St, Stand B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    QVB, York St, Stand B
    ID 200042
    1.49 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Balmain East Wharf - Darling St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Darling St at Nicholson St
    Ride to bus station
    Darling St at Nicholson St
    ID 204131
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line 442.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 442.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ultimo and Balmain East?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ultimo to Balmain East?

    The 501 bus line goes from Harris St at Macarthur St station near Ultimo in Ultimo to Parramatta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Darling St at Nicholson St station near Balmain East in Sydney.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ultimo to Balmain East by bus?

    The total travel time between Ultimo in Ultimo and Balmain East in Sydney by bus is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the 501 bus from the Harris St at Macarthur St stop near Ultimo in Ultimo.

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

    Get off the bus at the Darling St at Nicholson St stop, which is closest to Balmain East in Sydney.

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

    The first ferry from Ultimo in Ultimo to Balmain East in Sydney is Pyrmont Bay. It leaves the Pyrmont Bay Wharf station at 00:25.

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