What is the cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point?

The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point is to ferry and line 505 bus which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point?

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $23 - $28.

How far is it from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point?

The distance between Cockatoo Island and Birkenhead Point is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point without a car is to ferry and line 505 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead Point?

There are 551+ hotels available in Birkenhead Point.

Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point - 3 ways to travel via ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry, line 505 bus
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1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Woolwich Wharfferry F8
2. Take the bus from Woolwich Rd At Margaret St to Victoria Rd After Park Avbus 505
1h 29m
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Pointtaxi 6.5 km
8 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Pointwalk 3.9 km
45 min

Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point by ferry, foot, and bus

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Distance: 7.2 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Cockatoo Island to Birkenhead Point. However, you can take the ferry to Woolwich Wharf, walk to Woolwich Rd At Margaret St, then take the line 505 bus to Victoria Rd After Park Av. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Birkenhead Point.

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