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

The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo is to line 253 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Cockatoo Island and Barangaroo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wangalla Rd After Yallambee Rd and arriving at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Cockatoo Island and Barangaroo?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo?

The distance between Cockatoo Island and Barangaroo is 4 km.

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

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

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

The ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo bus from?

Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Wangalla Rd After Yallambee Rd station.

Where does the Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo bus arrive?

Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P.

Where can I stay near Barangaroo?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Barangaroo.

Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo - 4 ways to travel via ferry, and line 253 bus

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side Aferry F3
17 min
$7–10
Line 253 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wangalla Rd After Yallambee Rd to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand Pbus 253
49 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Barangarootaxi 12.3 km
15 min
$35–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cockatoo Island to Barangaroowalk 7.6 km
1h 30m

Cockatoo Island to Barangaroo by ferry and foot

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Distance: 4.5 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Wangalla Rd After Yallambee Rd to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 42 min.

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