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

The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $6 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Cockatoo Island and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montague St After Darling St and arriving at Sussex St After King St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Cockatoo Island and Sydney?

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

How far is it from Cockatoo Island to Sydney?

The distance between Cockatoo Island and Sydney is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $6 - $20.

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

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

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

Cockatoo Island to Sydney bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Montague St After Darling St station.

Where does the Cockatoo Island to Sydney bus arrive?

Cockatoo Island to Sydney bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Sussex St After King St station.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5353+ hotels available in Sydney.

Cockatoo Island to Sydney - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 442 bus

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side Bferry F3
9 min
$6–20
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montague St After Darling St to Sussex St After King Stbus 441 / ...
13 min
$2–4
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Greenwich Point Wharfferry F8
2. Take the train from St Leonards Station to Central Stationtrain T1 / ...
33 min
$24–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Sydneytaxi 12.1 km
14 min
$35–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cockatoo Island to Sydneywalk 7.4 km
1h 27m

Cockatoo Island to Sydney by ferry

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 9 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Montague St After Darling St to Sussex St After King St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 13 min.

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