What is the cheapest way to get from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which takes 14 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between King Street Wharf and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sussex St After King St and arriving at Darling St At Phillip St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct ferry between King Street Wharf and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between King Street Wharf and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

How do I travel from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island without a car?

The best way to get from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 14 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus from?

King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Sussex St After King St station.

Where does the King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Darling St At Phillip St station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

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There are 5 ways to get from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
14 min
$7–10
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Phillip Stbus 442
18 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 11.9 km
14 min
$35–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Islandwalk 6.9 km
1h 21m
Line 253 bus
1. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Clarence St, Stand R to Wangalla Rd After Yallambee Rdbus 253
24 min
$3–4

King Street Wharf to Cockatoo Island by foot and ferry

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Distance: 4.2 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between King Street Wharf, NSW, Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Sussex St After King St to Darling St At Phillip St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 13 min.

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