School Bus Routes & Timetables: 561s - Newington College to Balmain | Transit Systems

This page provides the Route 561s timetable operated by Transit Systems in | NSW.

Here you can find detailed departure times, interactive route maps with stops near you, and current service information for this route. Explore connections to other | NSW public transport services and plan ahead with holiday schedules to make your journey planning easier.

Route: 561s - Newington College to Balmain
Served Areas: Lilyfield to Stanmore, Balmain to Stanmore, Stanmore to Balmain

Description: School buses
Service Type: School Bus
Transit provider: Transit Systems
Disclaimer: Traffic conditions and weather can affect running time.

Key:
Each letter next to the times, such as 07:00 ^A and 08:00 ^B, indicates a specific service. Click a time to see journey details.

Timetable towards Balmain - Gladstone Park

From Newington College Wyvern House, Cambridge St

Departure Times from: (click below to change)

If you do not find the desired stop, use the nearest one as a reference.

Weekday

15:30^A

Timetable towards Newington College Senior School

From Orange Grove Public School, Balmain Rd

Departure Times from: (click below to change)

Weekday

07:19^A

From Gladstone Park, Darling St

Departure Times from: (click below to change)

If you do not find the desired stop, use the nearest one as a reference.

Weekday

07:09^A

FAQ

Does Route 561s operate on public holidays?

To check holiday operating times for Route 561s, select the holiday week from our calendar and find the specific day.

Our timetables are organized by week (e.g., 10 March - 16 March) and follow service patterns. If a public holiday falls on a specific day—such as Thursday—check if that day (Thursday or your chosen day) is listed in the timetable. If it appears, the route operates as shown; if it’s missing, there is no service on that holiday.

Always check the published schedule for accurate holiday availability.

Are there maps available to view the Route 561s journey?

Yes, interactive maps are available for all Route 561s journeys. To view these maps, simply click on any specific departure time in the timetable.

You'll notice each time displays a superscript letter (for example, 08:00^A, 09:00^B, 10:00^A). These letters indicate journey patterns - identical letters represent identical routes.
For instance, if 08:00^A and 10:00^A share the same letter, they follow identical routes, while 09:00^B takes a different path. Always check the specific journey map for your intended travel time as routes may vary throughout the day.

How can I find Route 561s stops near me?

Our interactive maps display both the complete journey path and all stops along Route 561s.

To access these maps, click on any departure time in the timetable as explained in the FAQ item above. The interactive map will show your selected journey's route and all designated stops, allowing you to identify which stops are closest to your location.

Contact Information & Lost Property

For general enquiries, lost property, or service assistance, contact Transit Systems using the details below:

Phone: 02 8118 7102
Email: customerservicensw@transitsystems.com.au