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

The cheapest way to get from Ultimo to Balmain is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ultimo to Balmain is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Ultimo and Balmain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harris St Opp Powerhouse Museum and arriving at Victoria Rd Opp Robert St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Ultimo and Balmain?

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

How far is it from Ultimo to Balmain?

The distance between Ultimo and Balmain is 2 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Ultimo to Balmain bus from?

Ultimo to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Harris St Opp Powerhouse Museum station.

Where do I catch the Ultimo to Balmain train from?

Ultimo to Balmain train services, operated by Sydney Light Rail, depart from Exhibition Centre station.

Where does the Ultimo to Balmain bus arrive?

Ultimo to Balmain bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd Opp Robert St station.

Where does the Ultimo to Balmain train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Balmain?

There are 4787+ hotels available in Balmain.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ultimo to Balmain 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 Exhibition Centre station to John Street Square stationL1
5 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harris St Opp Powerhouse Museum to Victoria Rd Opp Robert St501
9 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ultimo to Balmain4.6 km
6 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ultimo to Balmain4.5 km
54 min
Line 501 bus, line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Harris St Opp Powerhouse Museum to Victoria Rd Opp Robert St501
2. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Opp Robert St to Darling St At Mort St433 / ...
16 min
$5–7

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ultimo to Balmain.

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Distance: 1.5 km
Duration: 5 min

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

Sydney Light Rail operates a vehicle from Exhibition Centre station to John Street Square station every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Harris St Opp Powerhouse Museum to Victoria Rd Opp Robert St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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