There are 6 ways to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train, ferry, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Stationtrain T8
21 min$18–23Drive 16.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD)car 16.2 km
17 min$3–5Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry F3 / ...
- Take the train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Stationtrain T8
44 min$25–32Line 530 bus, line 420 bus
- Take the bus from Marlborough St Before Lyons Rd to Burwood Station, Railway Pde, Stand Cbus 530 / ...
- Take the bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 Internationalbus 420
1h 11m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD)taxi 16.2 km
17 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cockatoo-Island to Sydney-SYD16.2 km
17 min$55–75
Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD). However, there are services departing from Marlborough St Before Lyons Rd and arriving at Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Circular Quay Station station and arriving at International Airport Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Cockatoo Island and Sydney Airport (SYD) is 11 km. The road distance is 16.2 km.
The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $18 - $23.
The train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Marlborough St Before Lyons Rd station.
Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Circular Quay Station.
The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) is to train which takes 21 min and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 530 bus and line 420 bus, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?
Sydney Trains operates a train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $18–23 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marlborough St Before Lyons Rd to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International via Burwood Station, Railway Pde, Stand C and Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sydney Trains
Train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
Train from Circular Quay Station to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- Sydney Trains
- Adult one-way
- $18–23
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Marlborough St Before Lyons Rd to Burwood Station, Railway Pde, Stand C
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Transit Systems
Bus from Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand F to Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Transit Systems
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- Sydney Ferries
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cockatoo-Island to Sydney-SYD
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
13Cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Silver Service
- Phone
- 133 100
- Website
- silverservice.com.au
WAV CABS
- Phone
- +61 451 555 009
- Website
- wavmaxicabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Burwood Station, Railway Pde, Stand C.
Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at International Airport Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD) is 16 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Airport (SYD).
There are 5273+ hotels available in Sydney Airport (SYD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cockatoo Island and Sydney Airport (SYD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.