The average ferry between Balmain and Shark Beach takes 1h 9m and the fastest ferry takes 44 min. There is a ferry service every few hours from Balmain to Shark Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run hourly between Balmain and Shark Beach. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balmain is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Shark Beach at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Balmain to Shark Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct ferry from Balmain to Shark Beach. However, there are services departing from Balmain station and arriving at Shark Beach station via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Balmain and Shark Beach is 8 km.
You can take a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Watsons Bay Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B in around 46 min.