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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Cockatoo Island and Sydney CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd and arriving at Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N. 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 CBD?

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 Sydney CBD?

The distance between Cockatoo Island and Sydney CBD is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $20.

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

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 Sydney CBD bus from?

Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd station.

Where does the Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD bus arrive?

Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N station.

Where can I stay near Sydney CBD?

There are 5179+ hotels available in Sydney CBD.

Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD 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
9 min
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd to Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand Nbus 505 / ...
13 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBDtaxi 12.6 km
15 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBDwalk 7.5 km
1h 28m

Cockatoo Island to Sydney CBD by ferry

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side A every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd to Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand N every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 13 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 5 minutes.

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