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

Lane Cove to Balmain - Bus Timetable

The 288 bus from Lane Cove to Balmain runs from 04:52 to 00:13, with departures every 5-30 min. The journey takes about 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lane Cove to Balmain 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 288 bus from Lane Cove Interchange, Longueville Rd, Stand A 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 44 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Lane Cove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Balmain on the Moovit app.

44min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
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
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Sussex St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Sydenham
  • 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
    Ride to ferry station
    Balmain Wharf
    ID 20413
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Balmain
    Walk to
    Balmain
    Mort Street
    10 m • 1 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 13.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lane Cove 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.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Lane Cove to Balmain

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Lane Cove to Balmain using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lane Cove) and destination (Balmain), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 288, Train line T8, Ferry line F8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lane Cove to Balmain?

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

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

    The total travel time between Lane Cove in Lane Cove and Balmain in Sydney by bus, train and ferry is about 44 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Lang Park, York St station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

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