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

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Lane Cove West to Balmain in Sydney, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the 288 bus from Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd station to Lang Park, York St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T8 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 41 min.

41min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd
    ID 2066240
    220 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
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Macarthur
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Circular Quay Station
    ID 200020
    3 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

By bus and ferry

To get from Lane Cove West to Balmain in Sydney, take the 288 bus from Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd 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 41 min.

41min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd
    ID 2066240
    220 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
    13 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
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Public transport directions from Lane Cove West to Balmain

The distance between Lane Cove West, Sydney and Balmain, Sydney is approximately 15 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lane Cove West to Balmain by bus, ferry and train, 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 West

Lane Cove West is located at Lane Cove West, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Epping Rd at Munro St.

Metro stations close to Lane Cove West:

  • North Ryde Station

Train stations close to Lane Cove West:

  • Artarmon Station
  • Chatswood Station

Bus stations close to Lane Cove West:

  • Epping Rd at Munro St
  • Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd
  • Epping Rd after Moore St

Ferry stations close to Lane Cove West:

  • Riverview College Wharf
  • Hunters Hill Wharf

Public transport stations close to Balmain, Sydney

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

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Darling St at Ewenton St
  • Darling St opp Ewenton St
  • Darling St at Colgate Ave

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Balmain Wharf
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

By bus and ferry

To get from Lane Cove West to Balmain in Sydney, take the 288 bus from Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd 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 41 min.

41min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Ferry - F8
Leaves from Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd
    ID 2066240
    220 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
    13 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 288, Bus line T8, Bus line F8.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 288, Bus line F8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

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

    The 288 bus line goes from Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd station near Lane Cove West to City Sussex St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Balmain Wharf station near Balmain in Sydney

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

    The total travel time between Lane Cove West and Balmain in Sydney by bus, train and ferry is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the 288 bus from the Tantallon Oval, Epping Rd stop near Lane Cove West in Sydney.

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

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

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