How to get from Bulimba to Paddington by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Bulimba to Paddington in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal station to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the 385 bus from Queen Street Station, 1g station to Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$2.84.

48minA$2.84
Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
Bus - 6060
Bus - 385385
Walk to Paddington
Leaves from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bulimba
  • 2
    Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    Wait for ferry
    CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    University Of Qld
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Teneriffe Ferry Terminal
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial Rd at Teneriffe Ferry, Stop 16
    ID 005032
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    West End Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adelaide Street Stop 43 Near City Hall
    ID 000043
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Street Station, 1g
    ID 001003
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    The Gap Park 'N' Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15
    ID 010181
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paddington
    Walk to
    Paddington
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and ferry via CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ, 60 and 61

To get from Bulimba to Paddington in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal station to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Queen Street Station, 1g station to Macgregor Tce at Bardon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$2.84.

51minA$2.84
Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
Bus - 6060
Bus - 6161
Walk to Paddington
Leaves from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bulimba
  • 2
    Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    Wait for ferry
    CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    University Of Qld
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Teneriffe Ferry Terminal
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial Rd at Teneriffe Ferry, Stop 16
    ID 005032
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    West End Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adelaide Street Stop 43 Near City Hall
    ID 000043
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Street Station, 1g
    ID 001003
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ashgrove Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macgregor Tce at Bardon
    ID 001358
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paddington
    Walk to
    Paddington
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bulimba to Paddington

The distance between Bulimba, Brisbane and Paddington, Brisbane is approximately 11.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bulimba to Paddington by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bulimba

Bulimba is located at Bulimba, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Apollo Road Ferry Terminal.

Bus stations close to Bulimba:

  • Byron St Near Apollo Rd, Stop 41
  • Apollo Rd Near Byron St, Stop 41
  • Apollo Rd at Shakespeare Street, Stop 39

Ferry stations close to Bulimba:

  • Apollo Road Ferry Terminal
  • Bulimba Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Paddington, Brisbane

Paddington is located at Paddington, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15.

Train stations close to Paddington:

  • Milton Station
  • Auchenflower Station
  • Toowong Station

Bus stations close to Paddington:

  • Macgregor Tce at Bardon, Stop 15
  • Macgregor Tce at Bardon
  • Macgregor St at Tooth Ave, Stop 14

Ferry stations close to Paddington:

  • Milton Ferry Terminal
  • Regatta Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and ferry via CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ, 60 and 61

To get from Bulimba to Paddington in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal station to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Queen Street Station, 1g station to Macgregor Tce at Bardon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is A$2.84.

51minA$2.84
Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
Bus - 6060
Bus - 6161
Walk to Paddington
Leaves from Apollo Road Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Bulimba
  • 2
    Ferry - CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQCITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    Wait for ferry
    CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ
    University Of Qld
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Teneriffe Ferry Terminal
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial Rd at Teneriffe Ferry, Stop 16
    ID 005032
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    West End Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adelaide Street Stop 43 Near City Hall
    ID 000043
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Street Station, 1g
    ID 001003
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Ashgrove Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Macgregor Tce at Bardon
    ID 001358
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paddington
    Walk to
    Paddington
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bulimba to Paddington?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ, Bus line 60, Bus line 385.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bulimba to Paddington?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ, Bus line 60, Bus line 61.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Bulimba and Paddington in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Bulimba to Paddington in Brisbane?

    The CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry line goes from University Of Qld station near Bulimba to Teneriffe Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Teneriffe Ferry Terminal station near Paddington in Brisbane

  • How long does it take to travel from Bulimba to Paddington in Brisbane by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Bulimba and Paddington in Brisbane by ferry and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Bulimba to get to Paddington in Brisbane?

    Get on the CITY CAT UPSTREAM - UQ ferry from the University Of Qld station near Bulimba in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Bulimba and Paddington in Brisbane?

    Get off the ferry at the Teneriffe Ferry Terminal stop, which is closest to Paddington in Brisbane.

  • When is the first ferry from Bulimba to Paddington in Brisbane?

    The first ferry from Bulimba to Paddington in Brisbane is City Cat Upstream - Uq. It leaves the Apollo Road Ferry Terminal station at 00:05.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Bulimba to Paddington?

    The ride from Bulimba to Paddington costs A$2.84.

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