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How to get fromMcMahons Point to Watsons Bayby ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from McMahons Point to Watsons Bay by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry F9
    41 min
    $12–28
  2. Drive  16 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McMahons Point to Watsons Baycar car 16 km
    18 min
    $3–5
  3. Line 324 bus

    1. Take the bus from Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Hickson Rd to Old South Head Rd At Salisbury Stbus bus 324
    59 min
    $26–32
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from McMahons Point to Watsons Baytaxi taxi 16 km
    18 min
    $50–60
  5. Ferry via McMahons Point Wharf, Side A

    1. Take the ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side Aferry ferry F4 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharfferry ferry F9
    42 min
    $15–27
  6. Line 324 bus via Robertson Park, Military Rd

    1. Take the bus from Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Hickson Rd to Robertson Park, Military Rdbus bus 324 / ...
    1h
    $26–32

McMahons Point to Watsons Bay by train and ferry

Calendar546Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between McMahons Point, NSW, Australia and Watsons Bay, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Watsons Bay Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 23 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Hickson Rd to Old South Head Rd At Salisbury St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 52 min.

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