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: Transtar bus services were not observed to serve Larkin as of January 2026.
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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* Note: Transtar bus services were not observed to serve Larkin as of January 2026. Passengers starting their journey from Johor Bahru are advised to board at JB CIQ.
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.
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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I everyday transtar traveller from RWS.we pay $8 frm thr to jb custom.only one driver (PC 88 S) always do this.(today 4pm frm Rws)suppose he must pick whoever hold the ticket.then only leave space for whoever pay money.$8 and Rm2 is same ah.whoever pay $8 standing sumore the attitude so irres