What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain to Shark Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain to Shark Beach is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain to Shark Beach?

The fastest way to get from Balmain to Shark Beach is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain and Shark Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmain to Shark Beach. However, there are services departing from Darling St At Church St and arriving at Nielsen Park, Vaucluse Rd via QVB, York St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain and Shark Beach?

No, there is no direct ferry from Balmain to Shark Beach. However, there are services departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Watsons Bay Wharf via Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Balmain to Shark Beach?

The distance between Balmain and Shark Beach is 13 km. The road distance is 13.9 km.

How do I travel from Balmain to Shark Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain to Shark Beach without a car is to ferry which takes 46 min and costs $14 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Balmain to Shark Beach?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Balmain to Shark Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmain to Shark Beach bus from?

Balmain to Shark Beach bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Church St station.

Where does the Balmain to Shark Beach bus arrive?

Balmain to Shark Beach bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Can I drive from Balmain to Shark Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Balmain to Shark Beach is 14 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Balmain to Shark Beach.

Where can I stay near Shark Beach?

There are 4653+ hotels available in Shark Beach.

Balmain to Shark Beach - 4 ways to travel via ferry, and line 442 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Balmain to Shark Beach by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry F9
46 min
$14–29
Drive 13.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmain to Shark Beachcar 13.9 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 442 bus, line 325 bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Church St to QVB, York St, Stand Bbus 442
2. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to Nielsen Park, Vaucluse Rdbus 325
1h 6m
$4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain to Shark Beachtaxi 13.9 km
16 min
$35–45

Balmain to Shark Beach by ferry

322Weekly Ferries

46 minAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain to Shark Beach.

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Distance: 13.5 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Balmain, NSW, Australia and Shark Beach, NSW, Australia?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darling St At Church St to Nielsen Park, Vaucluse Rd via QVB, York St, Stand A in around 1h 6m.

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