Transtar Cross-Border Bus Service TS8 is a cross-border service plying between Resorts World Sentosa and Larkin Terminal in Johor Bahru, Malaysia via JB CIQ (Sultan Iskandar CIQ). The route passes through Outram Park, Great World, Orchard, Whitley Road, and Woodlands Checkpoint.
Note:
- Passengers heading to Larkin are required to inform the Bus Captain before alighting at JB CIQ for immigration clearance.
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
| Route | Resorts World Sentosa Coach Bay ↔ Larkin Sentral | |||||||||||
| Passes Through | Outram Park, Zion Rd / Kim Seng Rd, Scotts Rd, Whitley Road, Woodlands Checkpoint, JB CIQ | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| Current Operator | Transtar Travel & Tours Pte Ltd | |||||||||||
| Current Fleet | Private Buses | |||||||||||
| Operating Hours | ||||||||||||
| Departure Timings from Resorts World Sentosa |
Weekdays | Saturdays & Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| 08:00 – 22:00 | 08:00 – 22:00 | |||||||||||
| Departure Timings from Larkin | Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays & Public Holidays | |||||||||
| 05:30 – 22:00 | 05:30 – 19:30 | 06:30 – 19:30 | ||||||||||
| Departure Timings from JB CIQ |
Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays & Public Holidays | |||||||||
| 05:30 – 22:00 | 06:00 – 20:00 | 07:00 – 20:00 | ||||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Section fare payment, EZ-Link Card Accepted S$8.00 (Max) towards JB; RM10 / S$3.30 (Max) towards Singapore / RWS |
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Transtar Cross-Border Bus Service TS8 is a cross-border route connecting Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) to Larkin & Johor Bahru City Centre, via intermediate stops within the Singapore City areas and Woodlands Checkpoint. The route is operated by private bus operator Transtar Travel & Tours Pte Ltd typically with double-deck coaches.
From RWS to JB, en-route stops in Singapore are boarding only, and no alighting is allowed. Similarly, from JB to RWS, en-route stops in Singapore are alighting only, and no boarding is allowed.
Transtar advises passengers to be at the pickup point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. All times above are approximate, and the schedules and routes are subject to change without notice due to traffic conditions.
Departure Timings:
Departure times are effective from Dec 2025.
- From Resorts World Sentosa
Weekdays: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00, 21:00 & 22:00
Saturdays & Sundays / Public Holidays: 08:00, 09:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00, 21:00 & 22:00 - From Larkin:
Weekdays: 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 09:30, 11:30, 12:30, 16:30, 18:30 & 19:30
Saturdays: 05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 09:30, 11:30, 12:30, 16:30, 18:30 & 19:30
Sundays / Public Holidays: 06:30, 07:30, 09:30, 11:30, 12:30, 16:30, 18:30 & 19:30 - From JB CIQ:
Weekdays: 05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 19:00 & 20:00
Saturdays: 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 19:00 & 20:00
Sundays / Public Holidays: 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 19:00 & 20:00
Boarding Points:
- Resorts World Sentosa: Basement 1 Coach Bay 8 / 9
- JB CIQ: Coach Bay 15 / 16
- Woodlands CIQ: Any available end-on bus bay
Fare:
Towards Singapore:
- Johor Bahru Checkpoint → Singapore (all destinations): S$3.30 (EZ-Link) / RM10.00 (Cash)
Towards Johor Bahru:
- Resorts World Sentosa → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$8.00
- Blk 16 Cantonment Link (05631) / Opp Outram Pk Stn (06011) / Opp Great World City (13121) → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$7.00
- 15 Scotts (09213) / Opp Stevens Stn (40221) / Raffles Town Club (40231) → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$6.00
- Woodlands Checkpoint → Johor Bahru Checkpoint: S$2.00
Children below 7 years old qualify for child fares, which are half of the above-mentioned adult fares.
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Recently that’s a fat Chinese man are irresponsible. He was always late or disappear, and the uncle assistance there don’t know where is he driver. Bus is there but bus driver disappeared. Wtf, make everyone late to work. Especially 9pm bus depart from JB custom to RWS(TS8). Can anyone respond on that?
Is your company having shortages of man power issues, why hired such an attitude driver.
need your help to provide me the exact timing pick up from far east plaza to singapore border/woodlands with ts8 bus.
waiT from 5pm till 6pm at great world city bus stop 13121 stll not coming ,give up ,queen st take bus to jb more faster ,i give up TS8!
Dear Sir/Madam,
I cannot access the official Transtar TS8 online brochure for the estimated arrival timings at individual stop. Can I have a copy of it send to my email?
I have a question, if I reach Singapore custom and get stuck at the immigration because a lot of people and missed the bus that I take, can I take the the next bus and do I need to pay again?
Thanks.
Best regards,
Kee
I alight bus at 9.55pm until 10.24pm suppos the bus move at 10pm OK time not waiting for your staff until end duty and Board,was wasting my time I’m paying money not free so you guys take action pls
*bus driver China guy
Hello , the fat Chinese man who bring Ts8 daily at 6pm was really very late . His attitude is out and there’s one more man he is a passenger also like to talk with the driver and make him late … Moreover he bring the bus unsafe and both of them attitude problem .. please do take action on this . Thanks .