What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain East and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darling St At Johnston St and arriving at Montague St After Darling St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain East and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Balmain East and Cockatoo Island is 2 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island?

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How do I travel from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island without a car?

The best way to get from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island?

The bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Montague St After Darling St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Balmain East to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Balmain East to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Darling St At Johnston St station.

Where does the Balmain East to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Balmain East to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Montague St After Darling St station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5179+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Balmain East to Cockatoo Island - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Balmain East to Cockatoo Island by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Montague St After Darling Stbus 442
6 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8
17 min
$7–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain East to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 9.7 km
13 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain East to Cockatoo Islandwalk 4.1 km
47 min

Balmain East to Cockatoo Island by bus

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Distance: 1.5 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Balmain East, NSW, Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Transit Systems operates a bus from Darling St At Johnston St to Montague St After Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Busways also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 17 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly.

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