What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Ultimo?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Ultimo is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Ultimo is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Ultimo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Rd At Loughlin St and arriving at Harris St After Quarry St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Balmain and Ultimo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from John Street Square station station and arriving at Exhibition Centre station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Ultimo?

The distance between Balmain and Ultimo is 2 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Ultimo without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Ultimo without a car is to tram which takes 5 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Ultimo?

The tram from John Street Square station to Exhibition Centre station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Ultimo bus from?

Balmain to Ultimo bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd At Loughlin St station.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Ultimo train from?

Balmain to Ultimo train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from John Street Square station.

Where does the Balmain to Ultimo bus arrive?

Balmain to Ultimo bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Harris St After Quarry St station.

Where does the Balmain to Ultimo train arrive?

Balmain to Ultimo train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, arrive at Exhibition Centre station.

Where can I stay near Ultimo?

There are 4749+ hotels available in Ultimo.

Balmain to Ultimo - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, foot

There are 5 ways to get from Balmain to Ultimo by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from John Street Square station to Exhibition Centre stationL1
5 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd At Loughlin St to Harris St After Quarry St501
11 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Ultimo4.5 km
5 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain to Ultimo4.5 km
54 min
Line 442 bus, line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to White Bay, Victoria Rd441 / ...
2. Take the bus from White Bay, Victoria Rd to Harris St At Mary Ann St501
23 min
$4–7

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Balmain to Ultimo.

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Distance: 1.5 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Ultimo, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from John Street Square station to Exhibition Centre station every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Victoria Rd At Loughlin St to Harris St After Quarry St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 11 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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