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 251 bus from Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd station to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P 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 49 min.

49min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Train - T8
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    City Wynyard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - T8
    Wait for train
    T8
    Revesby
  • 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
    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

Alternative route from Lane Cove to Balmain by bus, ferry and train via 251, T2 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 251 bus from Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd station to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T2 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 49 min.

49min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Train - T2
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    City Wynyard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Redfern
  • 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
    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 14.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 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:

  • Chatswood Station
  • Artarmon 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
  • Rowntree St at Cameron St

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 251, T2 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 251 bus from Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd station to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the T2 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 49 min.

49min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Train - T2
Ferry - F8
Walk to Balmain
Leaves from Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    City Wynyard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wynyard Station
    ID 200080
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - T2
    Wait for train
    T2
    Redfern
  • 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
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 251, Train line T8, Ferry line F8.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 251, Train line T2, 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 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lane Cove to Balmain?

    The 251 bus line goes from Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd station near Lane Cove in Lane Cove to City Wynyard station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till City Wynyard 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 49 min.

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

    Get on the 251 bus from the Birdwood Ave before Longueville Rd 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 Wynyard station, which is closest to Balmain in Sydney.

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