How to get from Lane Cove to Balmain by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Lane Cove to Balmain in Sydney, take the 288 bus from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A station to Lang Park, York St station. Next, take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min.

38min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A
    ID 2066267
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Sussex St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    ID 2000133
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    780 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Balmain Wharf
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Lane Cove to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 292 bus from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A station to Sussex St before Erskine St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T3 train and finally take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Train - T3
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A
    ID 2066267
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    City Sussex St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sussex St before Erskine St
    ID 200018
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Balmain Wharf
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lane Cove to Balmain

The distance between Lane Cove, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 13.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lane Cove to Balmain by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydney – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lane Cove

Lane Cove is located at Lane Cove, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand C.

Train stations close to Lane Cove:

  • St Leonards Station
  • Artarmon Station
  • Chatswood Station

Bus stations close to Lane Cove:

  • Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand C
  • Phoenix St at Longueville Rd
  • Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand B

Ferry stations close to Lane Cove:

  • Northwood Wharf
  • Riverview College Wharf

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Sydney

Balmain is located at Mort Street, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Darling Street Anglican Church, Darling St.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

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

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Balmain Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

Related Routes

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Lane Cove to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 292 bus from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A station to Sussex St before Erskine St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T3 train and finally take the F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 station to Balmain Wharf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 292292
Train - T3
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A
    ID 2066267
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 292292
    Wait for bus
    292
    City Sussex St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sussex St before Erskine St
    ID 200018
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    Liverpool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Circular Quay Wharf 5
    ID 20006
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - F8
    Wait for ferry
    F8
    Cockatoo Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Balmain Wharf
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lane Cove to Balmain?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 288, Bus line F8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lane Cove to Balmain?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 292, Bus line T3, Bus line F8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lane Cove and Balmain in Sydney?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lane Cove to Balmain in Sydney?

    The 288 bus line goes from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A station near Lane Cove to City Sussex St station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Balmain Wharf station near Balmain in Sydney

  • How long does it take to travel from Lane Cove to Balmain in Sydney by bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Lane Cove and Balmain in Sydney by bus and ferry is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lane Cove to get to Balmain in Sydney?

    Get on the 288 bus from the Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A stop near Lane Cove in Sydney.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lane Cove and Balmain in Sydney?

    Get off the bus at the Balmain Wharf station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

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