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

The cheapest way to get from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Lidcombe and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lidcombe Station, Railway St, Stand C station and arriving at Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Lidcombe and Cockatoo Island?

No, there is no direct train from Lidcombe station to Cockatoo Island station. However, there are services departing from Lidcombe Station and arriving at Wynyard Station via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Lidcombe and Cockatoo Island is 15 km. The road distance is 17.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island without a car is to bus which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $6.

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

The bus from Lidcombe Station, Railway St, Stand C to Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Lidcombe Station, Railway St, Stand C.

Where do I catch the Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island train from?

Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Lidcombe Station.

Train or bus from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island?

The best way to get from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island is to bus which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.

Where does the Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd station.

Where does the Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island train arrive?

Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5171+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island by bus, train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Lidcombe Station, Railway St, Stand C to Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rdbus N60 / ...
29 min
$4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Central Stationtrain T2 / ...
37 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 17.9 km
20 min
$55–70
Drive 17.9 km
1. Drive from Lidcombe to Cockatoo Islandcar 17.9 km
20 min
$4–5
Train, line 445 bus
1. Take the train from Lidcombe Station to Petersham Stationtrain T2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Petersham Station, Trafalgar St to Darling St Before Birchgrove Rdbus 445
58 min
$6–9
Line 920 bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Lidcombe Station, Church St, Stand B to Parramatta Station, Stand B3bus 920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 to Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rdbus 52
1h 19m
$6–9

Lidcombe to Cockatoo Island by bus

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Distance: 14.8 km
Duration: 29 min

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

Transport for NSW operates a bus from Lidcombe Station, Railway St, Stand C to Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Sydney Trains operates a train from Lidcombe Station to Central Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 32 min.

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