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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Cockatoo Island is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manly to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which takes 20 min and costs $8 - $20.

Is there a direct ferry between Manly and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Manly to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Manly and Cockatoo Island is 11 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Manly to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 20 min and costs $8 - $20.

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

The ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Can I drive from Manly to Cockatoo Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Cockatoo Island is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Manly to Cockatoo Island.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Manly to Cockatoo Island - 6 ways to travel via ferry, line 144 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manly to Cockatoo Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
20 min
$8–20
Drive 22.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Manly to Cockatoo Islandcar 22.6 km
25 min
$5–6
Line 144 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Pacific Hwy After Shirley Rdbus 144
2. Take the ferry from Greenwich Point Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8
1h
$25–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manly to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 22.6 km
25 min
$65–85
Ferry via Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8 / ...
54 min
$15–29
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand E to Miller St Before Falcon Stbus 674w
2. Take the ferry from Greenwich Point Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8
1h 23m
$26–33

Manly to Cockatoo Island by ferry

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Distance: 11.4 km
Duration: 20 min

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

Manly Fast Ferry operates a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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