What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Whale Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Whale Beach is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Whale Beach?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Whale Beach is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Whale Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand C station and arriving at Careel Head Rd At Burrawong Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Sydney to Whale Beach?

The distance between Sydney and Whale Beach is 44 km. The road distance is 37.9 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Whale Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Whale Beach without a car is to bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Whale Beach?

The bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand C to Careel Head Rd At Burrawong Rd takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Whale Beach bus from?

Sydney to Whale Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand C.

Where does the Sydney to Whale Beach bus arrive?

Sydney to Whale Beach bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Careel Head Rd At Burrawong Rd station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Whale Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Whale Beach is 38 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Sydney to Whale Beach.

Where can I stay near Whale Beach?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Whale Beach.

Sydney to Whale Beach - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and line 199 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Whale Beach by bus, car, taxi, or ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand C to Careel Head Rd At Burrawong Rdbus 190X
1h 18m
$5–8
Drive 37.9 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Whale Beachcar 37.9 km
42 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Whale Beachtaxi 37.9 km
42 min
$140–180
Bus, line 199 bus
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rdbus Bn1
2. Take the bus from Mona Vale B-Line, Barrenjoey Rd to Barrenjoey Rd Opp Surf Rdbus 199 / ...
1h 18m
$9–13
Bus, line 199 bus via Narrabeen B-Line, Pittwater Rd
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand B to Narrabeen B-Line, Pittwater Rdbus B1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Narrabeen B-Line, Pittwater Rd to Barrenjoey Rd Opp Surf Rdbus 199
1h 25m
$9–13
Ferry, line 199 bus
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A to Manly, Wharf 2ferry Mff
2. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, West Esplanade, Stand B to Barrenjoey Rd Opp Surf Rdbus 199
1h 33m
$13–28

Sydney to Whale Beach by bus

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Distance: 43.7 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Whale Beach, NSW, Australia?

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand C to Careel Head Rd At Burrawong Rd hourly. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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