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

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 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
Train - T8
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
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Erskine St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    ID 2000133
    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
    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

Alternative route from Lane Cove to Balmain by bus, ferry and train via 288, T3 and F8

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 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 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
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
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Erskine St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    ID 2000133
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    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 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 13.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 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.

Public transport stations close to Lane Cove

Lane Cove is located at Longueville Road, Sydney and the nearest public transport station is Longueville Rd opp Lane Cove Library.

Train stations close to Lane Cove:

  • Artarmon Station
  • Chatswood Station

Bus stations close to Lane Cove:

  • Longueville Rd opp Lane Cove Library
  • Lane Cove Library, Longueville Rd
  • Longueville Rd before Birdwood Ave

Ferry stations close to Lane Cove:

  • Northwood Wharf
  • Riverview College Wharf
  • Longueville 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 Colgate Ave.

Bus stations close to Balmain:

  • Darling St at Colgate Ave
  • Darling St at Ann St
  • Darling St opp Gladstone Park

Ferry stations close to Balmain:

  • Balmain Wharf
  • Balmain East Wharf
  • Birchgrove Wharf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lane Cove to Balmain by bus, ferry and train via 288, T3 and F8

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 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 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 288288
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
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 288288
    Wait for bus
    288
    City Erskine St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lang Park, York St
    ID 2000133
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - T3
    Wait for train
    T3
    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 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 45 minutes, using Bus line 288, Bus line T8, Bus line F8.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 288, Bus line T3, Bus 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 45 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 City Erskine St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till City Erskine 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 45 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 City Erskine St station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.