What is the cheapest way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct ferry between Barangaroo and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Barangaroo and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 17 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island - 3 ways to travel via ferry, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island by ferry, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
17 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.5 km
15 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.6 km
1h 30m

Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island by foot and ferry

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Distance: 4.5 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min.

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