What is the cheapest way to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island is to train which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Central Station and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M station and arriving at Darling St At Thornton St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Station and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Wynyard Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Central Station to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Central Station and Cockatoo Island is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island?

The train from Central Station to Wynyard Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Central Station to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M.

Where do I catch the Central Station to Cockatoo Island train from?

Central Station to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Central Station to Cockatoo Island?

The best way to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island is to train which takes 5 min and costs $3 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Central Station to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Central Station to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Thornton St station.

Where does the Central Station to Cockatoo Island train arrive?

Central Station to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Wynyard Station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5183+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

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There are 5 ways to get from Central Station to Cockatoo Island by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central Station to Wynyard Stationtrain T9 / ...
5 min
$3–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Thornton Stbus 433
27 min
$2–4
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Central Station to Circular Quay Stationtrain T8 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8 / ...
43 min
$10–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Central Station to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.3 km
17 min
$35–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Central Station to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.8 km
1h 32m

Central Station to Cockatoo Island by train

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 5 min

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

Sydney Trains operates a train from Central Station to Wynyard Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 5 min. Intercity Trains also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M to Darling St At Thornton St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 23 min. Busways also services this route every 10 minutes.

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