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How to get fromBarangaroo to Cockatoo Islandby ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F3
    9 min
    $7–20
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Phillip Stbus bus 442
    13 min
    $2–4
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Islandtaxi taxi 12.3 km
    15 min
    $35–50
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Islandwalk walk 7.5 km
    1h 28m

Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island by ferry

Calendar584Weekly Ferries
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Phillip St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Busways also services this route every 10 minutes.

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