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

The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera House is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera House is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct ferry between Cockatoo Island and Sydney Opera House?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera House?

The distance between Cockatoo Island and Sydney Opera House is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera House without a car is to ferry which takes 31 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where can I stay near Sydney Opera House?

There are 5174+ hotels available in Sydney Opera House.

Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera House - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera House by ferry or taxi

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1. Take the ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry F3 / ...
31 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera Housetaxi 13.2 km
16 min
$40–50

Cockatoo Island to Sydney Opera House by ferry and foot

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Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 31 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 21 min.

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